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Boles, Edward David

Service number:
B.37232
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
1st Battalion The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army
Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Jubilee
Citation:
"At all times during the day, Corporal Boles led his section [of The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry] with dash and gallantry. He was particularly instrumental in silencing a beach pillbox, following which he led his men to help in the fighting in the Casino [at Dieppe on 19 August 1942]. Corporal Boles was particularly active in organizing defensive measures against snipers."
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