Boniface, William G.
- Date of birth:
- November 16th, 1900 (Eastbourne/East Sussex, United Kingdom)
- Service number:
- P/J 71495
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Chief Petty Officer
- Unit:
- HMS Achilles (70), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
"who, though early in the action several splinters struck the Gun Director Tower at once, killing three men and wounding two others inside the tower, maintained a good range plot throughout the engagement."
In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee."
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