PERSONALIA
 
Name:  Hunter, William (Service number: D.24058.)
Date of birth: Unknown
Nationality:  Canadian
     
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES
Rank: Signalman
Unit: Royal Corps of Signals - The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
Awarded on: February 9th, 1946
Awarded for: Operation Jubilee
Action: Citation:
"During the operations in the Dieppe area, 19 August 1942, Signalman Hunter was attached to the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, which was subjected to extremely heavy fire on the beaches near the casino.

His devotion to duty and continued good spirits under these conditions were reported by his superior officers as setting a splendid example to all about him."
 
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Information source(s):   - Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37499 published on the 12 March 1946
- The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
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