Date of birth:

September 13th, 1894 (Hampstead/London, United Kingdom)

Date of death:

February 11th, 1965 (Brighton/Sussex, United Kingdom)

Service number:

2879964/101795

Nationality:

British

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Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

April 22nd, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy, attack he was in charge of an advanced position held by two companies. He was the only unwounded officer and showed splendid courage, energy and initiative in organising the defence of the position. It was largely due to his personal efforts that the defence was successfully maintained in face of superior numbers of the enemy."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

August 30th, 1945

1 November 1944 WO 171/3567 - 203 Det., Civil Affairs
Lt. Col. Magnus, M.B.E. MC. takes over command of Det. from Major Jequier.

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35399/supplement/12/data.pdf
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37244/supplement/4375/data.pdf