Hunter, Corp. Thomas Peck b. October 6, 1923 d. April 3, 1945 World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Aldershot, England, he served as a Corporal in the 43 RM Commandos, Royal Marines. During actions on April 2, 1945, near Lake Comacchio, Italy, Corporal Hunter was in charge of a Bren gun squad. To save the lives of his unit, under heavy enemy fire, he stormed over 200 meters of open ground in the direction of a house block in which the enemy was situated. As a result of his charge the enemy was in disarray and six enemies surrendered, the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Argenta, Provincia di Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Plot: III.G.20.
Lassen, Maj. Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau b. September 22, 1920 d. April 9, 1945 World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he served as a Major in the Special Boat Air Service Regiment, British Commandos. On an operation April 9, 1945, at Lake Comacchio, Italy, Major Lassen was ordered to take a patrol and raid the north shore of the lake, causing as many casualties and as much confusion as possible to give the impression of a forced landing. In the face of overwhelming enemy numbers he fulfilled his mission, three positions being wiped out and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Argenta, Provincia di Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Plot: II.E.11.
b. October 6, 1923 d. December 20, 1944
