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Knapper, Josiah
Knapper, Josiah
Service number:
1073702
Nationality:
British
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Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Awarded on:
December 8th, 1948
Received for exceptional merit for war during the Battle for Bir Hacheim.
Received with bronze star.
1939-1945 Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Africa Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Received with "8TH ARMY" clasp.
War Medal 1939-1945
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
Photo 1: Viki Grant
- Original decorations
- Decicion Nr. 85, Croix de Guerre
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