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Oldford, Joseph Winston "Joe"

Date of birth:
April 27th, 1916 (Bonavista/Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
Date of death:
July 16th, 2005 (Glace Bay/Nova Scotia, Canada)
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant-Major
Unit:
B Company, The Cape Breton Highlanders, 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division, Canadian Army
For action performed during the attack on the Coriano Ridge in the night of 12 on 13 September 1944 near Besanigo/Province of Rimini, region Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 24 January, 1946.
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

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