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Biography
Captain Alan Porter of the Royal Engineers was responsible for building Bailey bridges under fire during the advance through France and Germany. A Cambridge engineering graduate, he bridged rivers and canals to keep the armoured advance moving, often working through the night under enemy shelling.
Biography (Russian)
Капитан Алан Портер из Королевских инженеров отвечал за строительство мостов Бейли под огнём во время наступления через Францию и Германию. Выпускник инженерного факультета Кембриджа, он наводил мосты через реки и каналы, чтобы поддерживать бронетанковое наступление, часто работая ночью под вражеским обстрелом.
Awards & Decorations
- ★Military Cross
- ★France and Germany Star
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