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Sutcliffe, Joseph Patrick
Sutcliffe, Joseph Patrick
Nationality:
Canadian
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Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sapper
Unit:
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
,
British Army
Awarded on:
March 9th, 2016
Awarded for:
Operation Overlord
For his involvement, as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, in the liberation of France during the Second World War.
Upon receiving the medal, Sutcliffe said, "I am so happy; this is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I’ll never forget it."
1939-1945 Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
France and Germany Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Defence Medal 1939-1945
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
War Medal 1939-1945
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
With "Overseas" clasp
Canadian Forces Decoration (CD)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
With clasp
United Nations Service Medal for Korea
Period:
Korean War (1950-1953)
United Nations Emergency Force Medal
Egypt during the Suez Crisis.
Sources
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World War II veteran Sir Joe Sutcliffe | Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph Online
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