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Gwynne, John Edward Herbert

Date of death:
March 28th, 1942
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Escoublac-la-Baule
Plot: 2. Row: A. Grave: 18.
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
No. 5 Troop, No. 2 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
Awarded on:
July 5th, 1945
Awarded for:
Operation Chariot
"Pte. Gwynne proved himself to be a courageous and determined soldier. His disregard for personal danger in the attack and his efforts to destroy enemy gun positions mounted in the roof of the Pumping station were outstanding.

Later in the street fighting, although wounded, he continued showing a fine example until, when ammunition was exhausted and very weak through loss of blood, he was taken prisoner.

Later in the action this soldier gave his life in a brave and determined effort to escape his captors and rejoin his fighting comrades."

Posthumously awarded
Mentioned in Dispatches

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