Micky Burn
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Captain Michael Clive Burn, MC (11 December 1912 – 3 September 2010) was an English journalist, commando, writer and poet.[1][2]
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Micky Burn | |
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Born | Michael Clive Burn (1912-12-11)11 December 1912 London, England |
Died | 3 September 2010(2010-09-03) (aged 97) |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, commando, writer, poet |
Years active | 1946–2006 (as author) |
Spouse | Mary Booker (m.1947–1974: her death) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1937–1945 (army service) |
Rank | Captain |
Service number | 74087 |
Unit | Queen's Westminsters No. 2 Commando |
Operations | St Nazaire Raid |
Awards | Military Cross |
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