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Frost, Reginald William

    Date of birth:
    May 21st, 1885 (East Runton/Norfolk, United Kingdom)
    Nationality:
    Canadian

    Biography

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    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-Colonel
    Awarded on:
    January 10th, 1917
    "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a successful attack under very trying conditions. The entire objective was gained, and a strong patrol was sent forward, remaining out for 24 hours until ordered to withdraw. He set a splendid example of courage and coolness throughout."
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-Colonel
    Awarded on:
    January 1st, 1943
    Citation:
    "Lt-Col Frost, who served with distinction in the last war rejoined the Canadian Army Active in 1940, in England. He has been associated with 1 Cdn Reinf Unit from its inception and in the difficult task of administration and training has consistently shown marked ability and unselfish devotion to duty."
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Colonel
    Unit:
    Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, Canadian Army
    Awarded on:
    December 22nd, 1945
    Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)

    Royal decree no.2 (7 December 1945)
    Canadian Gazette of 22 dec.1945

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