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McGrath, William

Date of death:
February 19th, 1942
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Tobruk
Plot: 1. Row: E. Grave: 33.
Service number:
74563
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Second-Lieutenant
Unit:
Royal Engineers
Awarded on:
September 27th, 1940
Citation:
“For gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with operations in the field.”

Award given for repeatedly saving lives of other fellow soldiers by swimming with each individual from shore to rescue ship while under enemy fire.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

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