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Smyth-Osbourne, George William

Service number:
64522
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
March 22nd, 1945
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
June 21st, 1945
Military Cross (MC)

War Diary mentions

16 April 1945 WO 171/5084 - 13 Royal Horse
On to EBSTORF through a huge area of CW dumps and factories and past several large PW Camps. No opposition - but enemy air in the evening. Maj Smyth-Osbourne (BC H Bty) and Sgt Ellis his Signal Sgt hit, evac and lose arms. Capt Addington promoted Major and takes over H Bty. Lieut Todd promoted Capt and takes over D Tp.

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