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Gerrard, Frederick Innes

    Date of birth:
    January 29th, 1896 (Coorg, British India)
    Date of death:
    June 20th, 1955 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
    Service number:
    14445
    Nationality:
    South African (1910-1961, Union)

    Biography

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    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant
    Awarded on:
    September 16th, 1918
    "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made some very difficult and dangerous reconnaissance as battalion intelligence officer, on one occasion penetrating the enemy's lines and gaining important information. Later, he was of great assistance in organizing a withdrawal."
    Military Cross (MC)
    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Second-Lieutenant
    Awarded on:
    November 7th, 1918
    "For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He twice reorganized the men of his own and other unite, and led them towards the objective. He also gallantly led parties and guarded an unprotected flank. His coolness and determination under heavy fire were most marked, and a fine example to all around him."

    Awarded as 2nd bar on the ribbon of the first medal
    Military Cross (MC)
    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant
    Awarded on:
    October 7th, 1919
    Croix de Guerre (1914-1918)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Temporary Major
    Awarded on:
    December 30th, 1941

    Awarded as second bar on the ribbon of the first medal
    Military Cross (MC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Colonel
    Awarded on:
    March 29th, 1949

    Royal decree no. 13.
    Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.3x)

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