Gilmour, Allan MacDonald "Uncle Allan"

Date of birth:: November 23rd, 1916 (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Date of death:: September 22nd, 2003 (Bonar Bridge, Scotland)
Service number:: 63976
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Major
Awarded on:: December 31st, 1942

Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Major
Awarded on:: June 17th, 1943

Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Awarded on:: September 27th, 1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 31 October 1944. During the attack of The Seaforth Highlanders in the area of Liesel-Meijel on the Deurne Canal, Major Gilmour was ordered forward to lead the leading echelon to its objective. With excellent leadership, sound tactical ability and great devotion to duty under constant enemy fire, he directed the advance of the command, took the objective and captured many prisoners."

Headquarters: European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 271