Tpr George Duncan Huckell
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George Huckell
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Taken On Strength(TOS)
Rank: Tpr
Sqn: BDate: 25 Jun 43
TOS from No. 2 CACRU
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QUALIFICATION
Rank: Tpr
Date: 30 Jul 43
Gunner (RAC) II
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AWARD
Rank: Tpr
Date: 15 Jan 44
Cdn Vol Svc Medal & Clasp
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Rank: Tpr
Date: 25 Feb 44
Dvr IC (TK)
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DDAY
Rank: Tpr
Date: 03 Jun 44
Embarked 3 Jun 44, Disembarked 6 Jun 44
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DDAY
Rank: Tpr
Trade: Driver/Operator
Sqn: BDate: 06 Jun 44
Tpr. G. Huckel was the Driver for Capt. H. Smuck the Battle Captain of B Squadron. His tank call sign B-3 a Duplex Drive tank landed in the first wave onto Juno Beach Sector Nan Green and was later swamped on the beach by the incoming tide.
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Stricken Off Strength(SOS)
Rank: Tpr
Date: 11 Jun 44
KIA. Le Mesnil Patry, France. Buried at Beny-sur-Mer Cdn Military Cemetery.
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