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Kiernan, Gerald

Service number:
14559756
Nationality:
British

Biography

Gerald Kiernan was from Selsdon in Surrey

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
A Group, Special Boat Section, Special Boat Service (SBS), Admiralty, British Government
Awarded on:
November 15th, 1945
Citation:
"This NCO was No.2 at Lt. Ryan's canoe on the night of April 17/18 when his patrol destroyed a large enemy pontoon. Cpl. Kiernan who was experiencing his operational baptism displayed great skill and resolution in directing Lt. Ryan on to the target, and ensuring that the enemy received the full effects of the concentrated close range fir from the Vickers 'K'. He was also Lt. Ryan's No.2 when this officer destroyed two country craft on the night of May 17/16."

Originally recommended for a MM but downgraded to a MiD.
Mentioned in Dispatches

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