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Biography
Major Edward Montgomery led a company of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in the glider-borne assault on Pegasus Bridge on the night of 5-6 June 1944 — one of the first actions of D-Day. His company held the bridge against German counterattacks until relieved by commandos. He was wounded twice during the Normandy campaign but returned to command. After the war he became a don at Christ Church, Oxford.
Biography (Russian)
Майор Эдвард Монтгомери командовал ротой Оксфордширской и Бакингемширской лёгкой пехоты в планёрном штурме моста Пегас в ночь с 5 на 6 июня 1944 года — одной из первых операций Дня Д. Его рота удерживала мост от немецких контратак до подхода коммандос. Был дважды ранен во время Нормандской кампании, но возвращался в строй.
Awards & Decorations
- ★Distinguished Service Order
- ★Military Cross
- ★War Medal 1939-45
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