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Baizley, Ralph Gordon

    Date of birth:
    April 6th, 1918 (Moncton,News Brunwick)
    Date of death:
    1978 (Vancouver, British Columbia)
    Service number:
    U1576
    Nationality:
    Canadian

    Biography

    Married in British Columbia and had 2 children.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Quartermaster Sergeant
    Unit:
    13 Compagnie, Canadian Provost Corps, Canadian Army
    Awarded on:
    December 8th, 1945
    Due to his initiative and tireless efforts the unit was adequately supplied and equipped. His constant interest in the welfare of the men contributed to the maintenance of a high state of morale and effictiveness.

    Royal decree no.2
    Canadian Cazette of 22 dec. 1945
    Kruis van Verdienste (KV)

    Sources

    • Photo 1: Family
    • - Meijer H.G., Bronz Lion/ Bronze Cross, The Bataafsche Lion, Amsterdam, 1990
      - The Dutch Medals Page

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