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Ruxton, Anthony Fane

Date of death:
July 14th, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Syracuse
Plot: VII. Row: D. Grave: 13.
Service number:
95530
Nationality:
British

Biography

January 1st, 1941: Lieutenant

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Unit:
No. 3 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Jubilee
Recommendation:
"This officer behaved with the utmost vigour and gallantry in command of a scratch group and doubly handicapped by knowing none of the men, for he had been in the unit less than a week. His contempt for danger is no less remarkable than his skill at arms for he undoubtedly accouted for several of the enemy with his own hand. When he first came under fire, he stood fast and replied at close quarters, with no thought of cover. He effectively engaged the enemy C.P. with a Bren and was one of the last men to withdraw, when he saved his Bren gun by swimming off with it in a Mae West. He set a splendid example to his men."
Military Cross (MC)

Sources

  • - Suppplement to The London Gazette Issue 35729 published on the 2 October 1942
    - Copy of the original recommendation signed by Major P. Young - Stiwot-archive
    - Syraceuse War Cemetery

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