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Subadar SUBRAMANIAN

Service Number: 14069
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Queen Victoria's Own Madras Sappers and Miners

Date of Death

Died 24 February 1944

Age 30 years old

Buried or commemorated at

SANGRO RIVER CREMATION MEMORIAL

Column I.

Italy

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service Indian
  • Awards George Cross, Indian Distinguished Service Medal
  • Additional Info Son of Kannayiram and Thangammal; husband of Shanbagammal, of Keelvodivakkam, Walajabad, Chengalpet, India.
  • Additional Citation note

    The citation in the London Gazette for 30th June, 1944, reads: "Awarded the George Cross for most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner."

    Subadar Subramanian was killed when he threw himself upon an unexploded mine to save his comrades.

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