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Bush, Alan

    Date of birth:
    1914
    Date of death:
    1998
    Nationality:
    British (1801-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

    Servicenumber 160544.

    1939-1940 Coldstream Guards, (Not known)
    1940-1941 Border Regiment, (Lieutenant)
    1941-1942 Border Regiment, (Captain)
    1942-1943 Company Second-in-Command (2-i-c), The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), (Captain)
    1943 Company Commander, The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), (Major)
    1943-1944 Second In Command (2-i-c), The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), (Major)

    11/11/1942 – 31/05/1943 North Africa (Operation Torch)
    09/09/1943 – 01/05/1945 Italy
    10/07/1943 – 17/08/1943 Sicily (Operation Husky)
    17/09/1944 – 25/09/1944 Arnhem (Operation Market Garden)

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Temporary Major
    Unit:
    3rd Parachute Battalion, 1st Parachute Brigade, 1st Airborne Division, British Army
    Awarded on:
    November 9th, 1944
    Awarded for:
    Operation Market Garden
    Citation:
    "This officer has served with his Battalion since its formation in September 1941, and he previously fought gallantly in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy.
    During the airborne operation at ARNHEM, September 17th-25th, 1944, he was wounded on the first day and became separated from his unit. The following day he attempted to rejoin his unit but was taken prisoner. Through his resourcefulness and eagerness to fight he escaped and rejoined the remainder of the Division which was still in action.
    He was given command of the 1st Parachute Brigade sector on September 22nd, and so successfully did he reorganise it that its front was never broken. On September 25th, while gallantly leading a counter-attack he was again wounded, but continued to lead his men until the end of the operation. Throughout at great risk to himself he constantly visited his men in every forward position, and his personal example was at all times enheartening and inspiring."

    Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.
    Military Cross (MC)

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