Service number:

971595

Nationality:

Canadian

A. Benoit was from Newfoundland. It was not until 1949 that Newfoundland became a part of Canada. Before that is was a British colony. For Newfoundland now is a part of Canada we here use the Canadian Nationality.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gunner

Unit:

137 Battery, 166th (Newfoundland) Field Regiment, V Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

March 24th, 1944

Citation:
"On March 19, 1944, on the San Elia Cassino plain, whilst the Battery "Dauphine" of the 40th Colonial Groupe of the D.C.A. was under attack bij 12 Focke Wulf, he gave proof of his courage and great comradship by bringing instant help to some wounded of a French Group. He himself wounded in transporting a serious wounded French comrade to the first aid station."

Received with Bronze Star.

• - Ordre du Corps No. 23, 24th March 1944