Michael Dauncey
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| Michael Dauncey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1920 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1941 - 1985 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held |
126th Infantry Brigade 1st Batallion Cheshire Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
Brigadier Michael Donald Keen Dauncey DSO, DL is a retired British Army Brigadier who participated in Operation Market Garden during the Second World War.[1]
He lives in Uley, Gloucestershire with his wife Marjorie.[2]
Market Garden
On the first day of the operation, 17 September 1944, Dauncey flew a Horsa glider into Arnhem. Several days of fighting ensued, during which he sustained eye injuries. Despite being blinded in one eye, he fought on. He was later awarded the Distinguished Service Order for bravery shown during this battle.[3]
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