Conde, John Alexander Harcourt "Jack"
- Date of birth:
- 1910
- Date of death:
- 1964
- Nationality:
- Canadian
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Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Warrant Officer 2nd Class
- Unit:
- Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
"On July 20, 1944, after the capture of St. Andre by the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, information of the enemy position was vital for the successful defence of the objective. Corporal, now company Sergeant Major Conde, without thought of personal danger, volunteered to lead the partol to secure the information."
Awarded with silver star.
Sources
- Photo 1: Conde family
- - Newspaper article Winnipeg Free Press, February 19th, 1947
- Lise Conde
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