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Binns, Frank

Date of death:
1995
Service number:
2617007
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Guardsman
Unit:
2 Armoured Grenadier Guards
Awarded on:
March 1st, 1945
Rrecommendation:
"Although his tank was three times hit and eventually burst into flames, this gunner continued to fire his gun and, with great coolness and skill, destroyed two enemy anti-tank guns, before eventually evacuating his tank. By his very great courage and determination he succeeded in causing much damage and consternation to the enemy. This encounter took place on 3 September 1944 at Ont-a-Marcq."
Military Medal (MM)

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