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Aitken, Robert Bruce

Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st Special Service Force "Devil's Brigade", Fifth Army, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
December 17th, 1944
"For gallantry in action while serving in support of the U.S. FIFTH Army during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the Canadian Army."

Headquarters, 5th Army, General Orders No. 37
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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