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Merriman, Arthur Douglas

Date of birth:
November 25th, 1892
Date of death:
November 4th, 1972 (Stretham, London, Great Britain)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Part-time Experimental Officer
Unit:
Bomb Disposal, Directorate of Scientific Research, Ministry of Supply, British Government
Awarded on:
December 3rd, 1940
Received his award for dismantling a bomb in Regent Street in London on 11 September 1940.
George Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Scientific Adviser, Headquarters, Middle East Command, British Army
Awarded on:
January 6th, 1944
"For gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East."
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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