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under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, endeavored to get forward to cover in a house. Hyndman hid his set by a haystack, ran to the house to see what the infantry plan was and if observation of the enemy was possible. In the house, they learned the infantry’s set had been knocked out by enemy fire and the position was becoming untenable as the enemy was closing in. Hynd-man immediately volunteered to go for his set so communications could be re-established.“In the face of withering enemy fire and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Gunner Hyndman went back for his set and returned with it through heavy shell lire and mortaring. Communications were then re-established and artillery fire was brought downenabling the company to iregroup and move to a more ad- ivantageous position. i“Hyndman’s courageous ac~ stions and determination in battle have contributed to the Isuccess of many campaigns and ihave been an inspiration to all iwho have served with him.” iFomess’ citation reads, “On Ithe night of Aug. 28/29, 1944, ISouth Saskatchewan Regiment fwas to force its way through the Forte de la Londe to capture the high ground overlooking the Seine River at Elboeuf. Three hundred yards past the start line, stiff enemy resistance from light machine guns and mortars was encountered. Cpl. Frank Fomess was riding in the signal platoon carrier with the tactical battalionheadquarters group when thecommanding officer’s carrier struck a mine, killing the CO,
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