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Grant, Eneas Henry George

Date of birth:
August 14th, 1901
Date of death:
February 5th, 1994
Service number:
18829
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Awarded on:
1936
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:
7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, British Army
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1944
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Brigadier
Unit:
157th Infantry Brigade, British Army
Awarded on:
October 11th, 1945

Awarded as bar on th ribbon of the first medal.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Rank:
Temporary Brigadier
Awarded on:
June 7th, 1951
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Mentioned in Dispatches
General Service Medal 1918-1962

War Diary mentions

10 December 1944 WO 171/703 - 185 Infantry Brigade
Arrival of IO from Div with the very disturbing news of Bde Comd’s departure and promotion to GOC 6 Airborne Div. The new Bde Comd - Brig EHG Grant, DSO, MC arrives at the same time. This is very unexpected and very upsetting news - but the HQ is extremely glad at the Bde Comd's promotion. A party was hastily organised to speed him on his way, etc.

14 December 1944 WO 171/1387 - 2 Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Ten other ranks to BRUSSELS under 21 Army Group scheme. Brig HEG Grant DSO MC assumed command of the Brigade. One lance serjeant transferred to 1 Norfolk. "B"Company held a dance in the evening

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