Date of birth:

April 21st, 1895

Date of death:

1971

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Promotions:
August 14th, 1915: Temporary 2nd Lieutenant;
?: acting Captain;
December 17th, 1920: Lieutenant (seniority: November 14th, 1917);
?: Acting Lieutenant-Colonel.

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Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Second-Lieutenant

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1917

Citation:
"For conspicious gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with remarkable ability during a reconnaissance of the enemy's trenches, obtaining information which was most valuable in subsequent operations. In the attack which followed he displayed the greatest gallantry and coolness, largely contributing towards the Success of the operation."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Acting Captain

Awarded on:

November 29th, 1918

Citation:
"For conspicious gallantry and initiative in an attack. He led his men with great skill and determination, and captured all his objectives, together with a whole company of the enemy. Though, wounded, he remained with his men until he had established them in their position."

Second MC awarded in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first MC.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

September 27th, 1940

• - JOHN S., Carmarthen Pals, Casemate Publishers, 2009.
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 21 August 1915, Issue 29270, page 8363
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 9 January 1918, Issue 30466, page 620
  - Supplement to The Edinburgh Gazette of 4 December 1918, Issue 29270, page 4393
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 17 June 1921, Issue 32362, page 4893
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 27 September 1940, Issue 34955, page 5764
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