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MacFarlane, William

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Service number 2977912.

Private MacFarlane was captured at Dunkirk and sent to Stalag 1xc but managed to escape together with another soldier from the same regiment in 1942.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)
Awarded on:
November 10th, 1942

Published in The London Gazette dated 10th November 1942.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

Sources

  • - Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 6th November 1942, Issue 35776, dated 10th November 1942

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