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Instone, Gordon Eric

Service number:
211117
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Gunner
Awarded on:
July 29th, 1941
Military Medal (MM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Awarded on:
September 20th, 1945
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Defence of Calais in May, 1940."
Mentioned in Dispatches

War Diary mentions

17 January 1944 WO 171/1397 - 2 East Yorkshire Regiment
Lectures. ‘Prisoners of War’ by Capt. G.E. Instone, MM.

20 January 1944 WO 171/866 - 3 Royal Tank Regiment
Capt. G.E. Instone MM, of MI lectured Bn on “Conduct If Cut Off from Unit or Captured”.

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