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Purchase-Rathbone, William Harry

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Servicenumber 105786.

Promotions:
2nd December 1939: Lieutenant;
1st December 1946: Captain (Seniority 3 februari 1943);
2nd December 1952: Major.

Career:
29th November 1961: Relinquishes Command.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
67th Anti-Tank Battery R.A., 8th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:
August 31st, 1944
Awarded for:
Operation Neptune
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Normandy.
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
1939-1945 Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
France and Germany Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Defence Medal 1939-1945
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
War Medal 1939-1945

Sources

  • Photo 1: Annette Fowler
  • - Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st December 1939, Issue 34745, dated 1st December 1939
    - Supplement to The London Gazette of 29th August 1944, Issue 36679, dated 31st August 1944
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 18th February 1947, Issue 37886, dated 21st February 1947
    - Supplement to The London Gazette of 28th November 1952, Issue 39706, dated 2nd December 1952
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 24th November 1961, Issue 42523, dated 28th November 1961
    - Recommendation for Award for Purchase-Rathbone, William Harry Rank: Temporary... | The National Archives

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