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Carey, Walter Evan

Date of birth:
November 21st, 1920 (Essex, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
February 18th, 2016 (Norwich/Norfolk, United Kingdom)
Service number:
CKX136463
Nationality:
British

Biography

Walter Carey joined the Royal Navy in 1940/41, served in the Atlantic and at D-Day and was discharged in 1946.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Stoker
Unit:
Royal Navy
Awarded on:
2015
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "FRANCE AND GERMANY" clasp.
Atlantic Star

Sources

  • Photo: Chris Carey
  • - Award (Chevalier) confirmed on 9/3/16. No 2015 929481

Photos