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Burk, Charles Arthur "Bones"

Date of birth:
September 17th, 1916
Date of death:
June 6th, 1997 (Montreal/Quebec, Canada)
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. MGB 17, Royal Navy
Awarded on:
May 4th, 1943
For courage and devotion to duty in action with E-Boats.
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. MTB 461, 29th Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Royal Canadian Navy
Awarded on:
May 2nd, 1944
For gallant and distinguished services in Light Coastal Craft in successful engagements with the enemy.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. MTB 491, 29th Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Royal Canadian Navy
Awarded on:
December 26th, 1944
Awarded for:
Operation Neptune
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy.

This award was obtained in the form of a second Bar to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. MTB 491, 29th Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Royal Canadian Navy
Awarded on:
November 14th, 1944
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
For courage, leadership and determination in close action with the enemy while serving in Light Coastal Craft.

This award was obtained in the form of an Bar to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

For courage and determination in an attack on an enemy convoy while serving in Light Coastal Craft

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