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236229 A/Sgt. William Hunter Dunlop MM British Army 1st Btn. Gordon Highlanders from:Newmilns, Ayrshire (d.13th Feb 1945) My uncle William Dunlop served with 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, in Egypt and Libya was recommended and awarded the Military Medal, his citation reads: "This NCO led his section (and subsequently a platoon) during the period 23 October - 5 November 1942 with outstanding ability. On one occasion, on his own initiative, he attacked and wiped out an enemy M.G. post and held the captured position with two men for a period of 24 hours before relief was forthcoming. Throughout the whole period he displayed great initative, organising patrolling in the area he occupied and infusing into the men a keen offensive spirit. His skill and determination in carrying through minor actions, combined with his exemplary bearing, was a continual example and encourament to all who served under him." He died on 13th February 1945 in the Netherlands and is buried in Milsbeek Cemetery. How I wish I could have met him. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please type the first part our your email in the first box (eg. john.smith) the @ sign is added automaticallly, please type the second part in the second box (eg. gmail.com). Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.** Please type in the code shown here:    If you are unable to read the code please click here. If you have received an error message for incorrect code, please click to refresh the code before resending. This should overcome the error message.