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Sutcliffe, Joseph Patrick

Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

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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."
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Overseas" clasp
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With clasp
Canadian Forces Decoration (CD)
Egypt during the Suez Crisis.
United Nations Emergency Force Medal

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