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Runacres, Alexander Cristopher

Nationality:
British

Biography

Sergeant Runacres landed in Normandy and was subsequently wounded in the Ardennes and in Germany (Operation Varsity). Runacres also served in India, Singapore and Batavia.

He served in the 5th Platoon, B Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 5th Parachute Brigade, 6th Airborne Division.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
France and Germany Star
General Service Medal 1918-1962

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