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Corporal Frank Fox M.M. |
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Transcript of Military Medal Citation |
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Brigade |
16th Infantry |
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Division |
3rd Indian |
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Unit |
2 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment (71 Column) |
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Date of Recommendation |
14 April 1944 |
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Regtl. No. |
4858473 |
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Rank and Name |
Corporal Frank FOX |
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Action for which recommended :- |
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On 12 March 44, parties of 17 and 71 Columns ambushed (illegible) NABA-MAWLU at (illegible) 602. Cpl FOX, acting as platoon sergeant, was with two sections repeatedly attacked by the enemy. He was temporarily knocked out by a bullet wound in the calf. He regained consciousness and took a Bren gun from other wounded gunners. He carried the gun forward alone and by throwing grenades and firing the Bren gun he successfully covered the withdrawal of the two sections, inflicting casualties on the enemy. |
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Recommended By |
Major H.N Daniels, Comdg 71 Column Brig. B.E. Fergusson DSO |
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Honour or Reward |
Military Medal |
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Signed By |
Major General W.D.A. Lentaigne Comd. Special Force General G. Giffard Commander-in-Chief 11 Army Group |
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(London Gazette 02.01.1945) |
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