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Alfred Clive Hulme

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Alfred Clive Hulme Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Dunedin, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
Death
2 Sep 1982 (aged 71)
Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Burial
Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Add to Map
Plot
3774
Memorial ID
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World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 23rd Battalion of the 2nd Canterbury Regiment. At Maleme, Crete, during the dates of May 20 to 28, 1941, Sergeant Hulme, stalked and killed 33 German snipers. During the same time frame on the outskirts of Galatos, he also disguised himself as a German paratrooper and killed a number of enemy. For individual bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 23rd Battalion of the 2nd Canterbury Regiment. At Maleme, Crete, during the dates of May 20 to 28, 1941, Sergeant Hulme, stalked and killed 33 German snipers. During the same time frame on the outskirts of Galatos, he also disguised himself as a German paratrooper and killed a number of enemy. For individual bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith


Inscription

HULME In loving memory of Alfred Clive V.C. 10725 2NZEF SGT 24.1.1911 - 2.9.1982 Loved husband of Rona Loved father and mother of Denis and Anita



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  • Added: Oct 23, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8024021/alfred_clive-hulme: accessed ), memorial page for Alfred Clive Hulme (24 Jan 1911–2 Sep 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8024021, citing New Te Puke Cemetery, Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand; Maintained by Find a Grave.