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Newnham, Horace Claude Charles

    Date of birth:
    October 28th, 1896
    Service number:
    9677
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
    Awarded on:
    April 22nd, 1943
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
    Awarded on:
    September 21st, 1943
    "For extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy while serving with the Army of the United States. Near Sidi Nsir, Tunisia, on 26 February 1943, Colonel Newnham so conducted the defense of his position against overwhelming odds that the delay caused the action to be ultimately influenced in our favor. His heroic and fearless behavior, and disregard for his own safety were an inspiration to his troops, and reflect the highest traditions of the military service."

    War Department, General Orders No. 69
    Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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