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| PERSONALIA |
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| Name: |
Blaker, Frank Gerald |
| Date of birth: | May 8th, 1920 (Meiktila, Burma)
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July 9th, 1944 (Taunghi, Burma)
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British |
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VICTORIA CROSS (VC)
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Rank:
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Major
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The Highland Light Infantry, British Army
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Action:
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On 9 July 1944 Major Blaker was in command of a company pinned down by machine-gun fire during an attack near Taunghi, Burma. Despite being hit several times he kept advancing at the enemy. Even when he was mortally wounded and lying on the ground he continued to cheer on his man. His men were inspired by his act of bravery and stormed at the enemy eventually securing the target.
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Details:
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Major Frank Blaker is buried at the Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma.
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