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Hegg, John William - MM

Rank : Corporal

Army Number : 4855391

Unit : 2/5th Bn

Biography :

John Hegg originally served with The Leicestershire Regiment in the late 1920s. Re-enlisted 12.12.19140 and served with the Regiment during WW12. Listed as wounded 12.9.1943 and 27.8.1944. Awarded the Military Medal for his actions while serving as a Section Commander in the 2/5th Bn, Monte Gross, Italy on 27.8.1944 (L.G. 8.2.1945). Enlisted 12.12.1940. Served with Leicestershire Regiment during World War Two. Had previously served in the late 1920s.

Date of Birth : 8.5.1906

Place of Birth : Chellaston, Derbyshire

Date of Death : 26.11.1985

Place of Death : East Staffordshire

Civil Occupation : Brewery Worker

Period of Service : 1920s

Conflicts : WW2

Places Served : Tunisia, Italy, Egypt, Palestine, Syria

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