"On 9 July 1944 near Taungni, Burma,
Major Blaker was commanding a company which was held up during an
important advance by close-range firing from medium and light
machine-guns. The major went ahead of his men through very heavy fire
and despite being severely wounded in the arm, located the machine-guns
and charged the position alone. Even when mortally wounded he continued
to cheer on his men whilst lying on the ground. His fearless leadership
inspired his men to storm and capture the objective."
From Mjr. Blaker's Victoria Cross citation, awarded on September 26, 1944
Thank you for your service and my you be at peace,
Brian
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