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Armstrong, Harrison

Service number:
974452
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Bombardier
Unit:
23rd Army Field Regiment, 2nd Army Group Royal Artillery, British Army
Awarded on:
April 19th, 1945
Recommendation:
"This NCO has shown conspicious courage and devotion to duty as Tp NCO i/c Sigs. In particular in keeping the line open under heavy shellfire in the OP area at the BOU in N. Africa and in the Battery area during the CASSINO battles.
He was finally wounded and is still in hospital: whilst acting with great bravery under heavy fire at an O.P. in the SARTEANO area."

WO 373/11/696.
LG 37039/2074.
Military Medal (MM)

Sources

  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 17th April 1945, Issue 37039, dated 19th April 1945

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