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Gregory, George Frederick Thompson

Date of birth:
September 10th, 1916 (Victoria/British Columbia, Canada)
Date of death:
April 15th, 1973
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

Lt. Gregory was seriously injured in the sinking of his ship by German submarine U-517 on 11 September 1942 at Cape Chat.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
HMCS St. Thomas, Royal Canadian Navy
Awarded on:
July 24th, 1945
For courage, skill and devotion to-duty whilst serving in H.M.C.S. St. Thomas in the destruction of U-877.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Mable Leaf bar
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

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