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Bower, Cecil Syndercombe

    Date of birth:
    March 17th, 1897 (Argentina)
    Service number:
    93392
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

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    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Captain
    Awarded on:
    September 16th, 1918
    "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He was wounded while his party was being formed up for the attack, but led them forward to their final objective, when he was again wounded. He remained in command, personally killed two of the enemy, withdrew his party, and remained with his company till satisfied it was reformed. The success of the raid was ensured by the skillful manner in which he handled his command, while the value of his example of personal courage was great."
    Military Cross (MC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major
    Awarded on:
    May 14th, 1948

    Royal Decree no. 47, dd. 12-12-1947
    Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)

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