ENGLAND, James Paterson
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Rank:
Sergeant ( Acting Troop Sergeant Major)
Unit/Base:
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service number:
PO/X 1322
Honours & Awards:
Troop Sergeant Major James England was awarded the D.C.M., [1] for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [2].
In 1945 he also received a Mention in Despatches for outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 997.
[2] National Archives file WO 373/47/42.
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 997.
[2] National Archives file WO 373/47/42.
[3] London Gazettes Supp. 36903, page 518.
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