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Peshall, Samuel Frederick

Date of birth:
November 1882 (Oldberrow/Warwickshire, UK)
Date of death:
August 25th, 1977
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Second-Lieutenant
Awarded on:
December 11th, 1916
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. he led a small bombing party against the enemy and drove them back at a critical time. Later, he barricaded the trench and held it against repeated attacks. he was wounded."
Military Cross (MC)
Rank:
Chairman
Unit:
North midlands Regional Board for Industry
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1951
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Sources

  • - Spink - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria 19 July 2012

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