Boyle, Richard

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Date of death:: March 24th, 1945
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Reichswald Forest
Plot: 52. Row: E. Grave: 4.
Service number:: 64612
Nationality:: British

Biography

Major Boyle MC was killed serving with the 1st Black Watch during operations at the River Rhine crossing having left the Commando.

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Captain
Unit:: 1st Battalion Black Watch, 14th Infantry Brigade, 70th Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:: February 24th, 1942

Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East."

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35465/supplement/894
- Commando Veterans Archive
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Recommendation for Award for Boyle, Richard Rank: Lieutenant, Temporary Captain ... | The National Archives

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