Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Awarded on:

December 22nd, 1945

"Private BRAUNER was a rifleman in 8 platoon of “A” Company when Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry crossed the IJSSEL River on 11 April 1945. While 8 Platoon were re-forming after crossing the river, both numbers on the light machine gun of Private BRAUNER’s section were wounded by enemy fire. He immediately task over the gun himself and by moving to an exposed position he was able to engage one enemy machine gun post to such purpose that it was silenced. His action drew fire from another enemy machine gun post but he nevertheless remained in his position giving covering fire to his platoon with such effect that they were able to make their first bound without further casualties.
Private BRAUNER displayed outstanding courage and initiative in this section and is deserving of the highest praise."

Royal decree no. 2, dd. 8-12-1945