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Stayt, Ralph Marcus

    Date of birth:
    September 21st, 1919
    Date of death:
    January 29th, 2015
    Service number:
    S/142142
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lance-Corporal
    Unit:
    505 Infantry Brigade Company, 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, British Army
    Awarded on:
    June 24th, 1946
    Dutch citation:
    "During the battles for the liberation of the occupied Dutch territory, courageous and discreet conduct, as well as special devotion to duty, has been shown towards the enemy."

    Recommendation:
    "During the fighting on the "Island" North of NIJMEGEN this NCO was responsible for taking up ammunition to a forward A.P. at VALBURG. Twice daily and sometimes more frequently he had to lead ammunition vehicles over the NIJMEGEN Bridge and through the village of VALBURG. For many days the bridge and the village were under fire. L/Cpl STAYT by his unfailing determination and initiative always succeeded in ensuring the arrival of the ammunition safely and on time. His devotion to duty at all times during the fighting in HOLLAND and especially under fire was outstanding."

    Royal Decree no. 29 dated 24 April, 1946.
    WO 373/144/532
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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