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Drew, Francis William Massy

Date of birth:
November 1881
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
January 4th, 1917
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Acting Lieutenant-Colonel
Awarded on:
November 26th, 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. he commanded his battalion in the attack with great gallantry, and took command of the whole of the left sector during the consolidation of the position. he showed great ability and untiring energy in the difficult work of reorganising different units and allotting them sections of the defence."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Acting Lieutenant-Colonel
Awarded on:
December 21st, 1917
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second Boer War (1899-1902)
Rank:
Lieutenant

With two clasps: Cape Colony, South Africa 1902.
Queen’s South Africa Medal

Sources

  • - Spink - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria 19 July 2012

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