WALSH, Edward

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Rank: 
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Irish Guards
Service: 
Army
Number: 
2716717
Honours & Awards: 
Military Medal (MM)
Edward Walsh MM 3 Commando, 3 Commando
Lance Sergeant Edward Walsh, 6 Troop [1] was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 10 June 1944 at Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy [2][2a]. Presented with his award on 16 July 1944 in a ceremony at L'écarde quarry, Amfreville [view..].
  • 27 December 1941 (Guardsman) (No.3 Commando) wounded during Operation Archery at Vaagso, Norway [3].
Sources
[1] Commando Association newsletter 96 of March 1993.
[2] London Gazette 36679, page 4048.
[2a] Award Recommendations / National Archives file WO373/48/319.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
 
Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Additional content: 
'Vaagso - Operation Archery'
Normandy - Operation Overlord
Archive pages : 
No 3 Commando

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