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Alford, Edward George

Date of birth:
March 7th, 1904 (South Norwood, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
1987 (South Africa)
Service number:
335383 / 4501
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Warrant Officer
Awarded on:
January 21st, 1941
"This warrant officer has displayed great gallantry and skill in disposing of a large number of unexploded bombs, never hesitating to deal with them immediately if he considered their presence was affecting the operational efficiency of the station."
George Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Warrant Officer
Awarded on:
March 17th, 1941
Mentioned in Dispatches

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