Metcalfe, John William
- Service number:
- 14661101
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Sniper who fought in 44/45 at Nijmegen
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1939-1945 Star
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Bronzen Leeuw (BL)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lance-Corporal
- Awarded on:
- July 18th, 1947
"During the battles to liberate the occupied Dutch territory, distinguished himself by performing exceptionally courageous and prudent actions. In all respects, a commendable example was set under difficult circumstances."
Royal decree no. 29, dd. 24-4-1946
Sources
- - ERIK MüLLER, De Bronzen Leeuw.
- Nederlandse onderscheidingen aan Britse staatsburgers voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38018/supplement/3322/data.pdf
- Collection of the Museum van de Kanselarij der Nederlandse Orden
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