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| burton,richard hentry | |
| 1993 deaths | |
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| british world war ii victoria cross recipients | |
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DETAILS He was 21 years old, and a Private in the 1st Bn., The Duke Of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment , British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 8 October 1944 at Monte Ceco , Italy , when an assault was held up, Private Burton rushed forward from his platoon and engaged a Spandau position with his tommy gun, killing three of the crew. Later, again showing complete disregard for his own safety he disposed of the crews of two machine-guns and thanks to his outstanding courage the company was able to consolidate the position. Afterwards, in spite of the fact that most of his comrades were either dead or wounded, he repelled two counter-attacks, directing such accurate fire that the enemy retired. FURTHER INFORMATION Burton moved to Scotland in later life but was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. He later achieved the rank of Corporal . THE MEDAL The medal is privately owned and not on public display. REFERENCES
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