Leith, John Wannen Tait

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Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:: Temporary Second-Lieutenant
Unit:: Gordon Highlanders
Awarded on:: June 18th, 1917

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in the most gallant manner, and was largely responsible for the success of the operations. He set a splendid example to his men."

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Secretary
Unit:: War Risks Insurance Advisory Committee, Bombay
Awarded on:: June 14th, 1945

For services during and following the disastrous fire and explosion in Bombay Habour in 1944.

Sources

- Page 5993 | Supplement 30135, 15 June 1917 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 2956 | Supplement 37119, 8 June 1945 | London Gazette | The Gazette

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