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Post by Bushman on Feb 27, 2014 13:25:22 GMT
In late March 1945, Acting Sergeant Danny Boxshall of the 53rd Reconnaissance Regiment, Royal Armoured Corp, won the Military Medal while in charge of a Bren gun crew in north-west Germany. Boxshall was commanding the lead reconnaissance car after after his troop had been ordered to seize a bridge over the River Berkel in the town of Vreden. As he he approached the bridge, his car was engaged by the enemy, but Boxshall simply ordered his driver to accelerate towards the Germans. The vehicle sped towards the bridge, Boxshall firing his Bren gun, and the remaining defenders threw down their arms and surrendered without destroying the valuable crossing point. The recommendation spoke of his ‘boldness and dash…. without any consideration for his personal safety. Danny Boxshall. Born in Bradford. April 2, 1920. He joined Rangers from Salem Athletic in January 1, 1945. He made his debut on January 1, 1946 against Watford at Loftus Rd. Unfortunately they spelt his name wrongly in the programme. Danny made 40 first team appearances, scoring 18 goals. In May 1948, he was sold to Bristol City for £2,575. On the 5th November 2009 Danny passed away aged 89
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