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Treadwell, Kenneth

Date of death:
2010
Service number:
3910493
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
Royal Artillery

LG 38359/4189.
Permission to wear the decoration was granted on July 23rd, 1948.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
Royal Artillery
Awarded on:
July 23rd, 1948
Won the Bronze Star on Anzio Beach head March 6, 1944.He saved 5 Americans from a blazing tank destroyer hit by enemy fire. He was badly wounded in his left
arm.

LG 38359/4190.
Permission to wear the decoration was granted on July 23rd, 1948.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

  • - National Archives WO 373/148
    - Supplement to The London Gazette of 20th July 1948, Issue 38359, dated 23rd July 1948

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