208879 Cpl. Edgar George Price MID.British Army 9th Battalion Cameronions from:Park Farm, West Malvern, Worcestershire Cpl George Price was posted to the 9th Battalion 25 July 1941 and served active service in France landing in Arramanche (Mullberry Harbour)16th June 1944 then as a LCpl appointed Acting Cpl 13th July 1944. He was involved in close hand battles against the Germans until he was badly shot and wounded by shrapnel on or near the railway line in Best near Eindhoven, Holland. He was disharged because of injuries sustained 12th July 1945. Awarded the Oak Leaf on his medals (MID) and was proud to be a Cameronion. He never really talked about the war only on the odd occasion when triggered by events. He suffered paralysis down his right side through his injuries. He died in October 1992 leaving two sons and two daughters. Myself, being the oldest son, joined the REs and researched his wartime history from his service records and a day by day account of the 9th Cameronions in WW2 from a book on the History of the Cameronions after his death and also claiming his medals which he had left unclaimed. I am submitting this passage in respect of his memory and sacrifice.
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