Date of birth:

March 8th, 1921 (Gallipoli, Turkey)

Service number:

925738

Nationality:

British

Born in Turkey, Nicholas Allington was raised in France. He joined the French Foreign Legion in 1940​.
At some point he joined the Pioneer Corps​ in the UK and was then transferred to No. 21 Independent Parachute Company 1943-44 (Pte)​ and volunteered for SOE in the summer og 1944​.
His codename was Agrippa.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant

Unit:

F Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

August 30th, 1945

Citation:
"This oficer was parachuted into France on the 17th July, 1944 as instructor to a circuit in the Orleans area.

He took command of a small maquis group, which he led in several guerilla engagements. At all times he conducted himself bravely, giving a fine example to his men, and was wounded in action on the 11th August.

It is recommended that this officer be Mentioned in Despatches."

Signed
Colin Gubbins
Major-general
22.5.45

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