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Boyle, Richard

Date of death:
March 24th, 1945
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Reichswald Forest
Plot: 52. Row: E. Grave: 4.
Service number:
64612
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Major Boyle MC was killed serving with the 1st Black Watch during operations at the River Rhine crossing having left the Commando.

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Unit:
1st Battalion Black Watch, 14th Infantry Brigade, 70th Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:
February 24th, 1942
Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East."
Military Cross (MC)

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