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Poulsen, Paul Christian

Date of birth:
November 20th, 1920 (Sydney/New South Wales, Australia)
Nationality:
Australian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
39th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army
Awarded on:
January 7th, 1943
"For bravery and leadership at DENEKI on 7th August 1942."
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"He led a small patrol in an offensive attack on the Japanese lines at DENEKI. He received a gunshot wound to his upper left arm during the fighting but continued to lead his men. The patrol inflicted considerable losses against the Japanese and returned, under Poulsen's leadership, in possession of valuable information."
Military Medal (MM)

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