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Finney, William

Service number:
7903742
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Trooper
Unit:
No. 4 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Jubilee
Recommendation:
"Trooper Finney showed great courage and a high sense of duty by climping a telegraph pole and under heavy fire in broad daylight, cutting lateral communications which were of extreme importance to the enemy. He was fully exposed, but worked coolly with wire-cutters and, although the pole to which he was clinging was hit several times, Finney bore a charmed life and got down again uninjured."

"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe."
Military Medal (MM)

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