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Jack Grayburn Biography and Timeline

Follow Jack Grayburn through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Jack Grayburn, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1944

Battle of Arnhem

Lieutenant · Arnhem · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Lieutenant Jack Grayburn led an attempt to secure the southern end of the bridge but was unsuccessful, and a later attempt using a flame thrower only succeeded in setting the freshly painted girders of the bridge alight. However, the British were able to make good their position and quickly repulsed the 10th SS Reconnaissance Battalion and other German units when they arrived to secure the bridge

Role range: 1939-1945

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