Award Military Medal S/Sgt. R.E. Canady, 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion (France)

brithm · Mar 28, 2023

Award Military Medal Staff Sergeant Rupert E. Canady, Company C, 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, V Corps (34034045)

During a heavy enemy counterattack on 14th September 1944 near Lambezellec, France, Staff Sergeant CANADY, communication chief, fearlessly exposing himself to intense artillery and mortar shelling, repaired numerous breaks in telephone lines extending from a forward observation post to twelve tank destroyers. As a result of his gallant actions, vital communication was restored, enabling the tank destroyers to bring effective counter battery fire upon the enemy which assisted advancing friendly troops.
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WO 373/149/901

IWM BU 8394 1st Sergeant Rupert E.Canady, 612th Tank Destroyer Bn.

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