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Gates, Ronald Henry Charles

Service number:
237307
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Unit:
No. 9 Combined Operations Pilotage Party
Awarded on:
November 15th, 1945
Citation:
"This officer has operated continuously behind the enemy lines on reconnaissances with COPP (Combined Operations Pilotage Parties red.).
He has carried out his duties most ably and has always completed his task, no matter what enemy positions he encountered, bringin back information which has been of the greates value.
Remarks of administrative authority:
This officer's courage and zest are notable. In this case it was necessary to curb his anxiety to get into danger spots rather than to persuade him to take on a job.
I fully concur with the recommendation."
Military Cross (MC)

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