Cole, William Alfred

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Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
Unit:: Hr. Ms. O 24, Koninklijke Marine
Awarded on:: June 23rd, 1942

"For displaying courage, skill, perseverance and devotion to duty on board Our submarine "O 24" in action against the enemy for a considerable period of time."

Royal Decree no. 23, dd. 5-6-1942

Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Lieutenant
Awarded on:: August 21st, 1945

Sources

- Nederlandse onderscheidingen aan Britse staatsburgers voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37232/page/4220/data.pdf

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