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Thornton, John Augustus

Date of birth:
March 13th, 1896
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry, 5th Brigade, 2nd Division, British Army
Awarded on:
March 11th, 1920
"On 27 September, 1918, during the attack on the Bapaume-Cambrai Road, he showed great gallantry and splendid initiative. All the officers of his Company having become casualties, he took command of the Company, leading them with great dash and capturing all his objectives and also a number of prisoners."
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Rank:
Warrant Officer 3rd Class
Unit:
2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry
Awarded on:
May 8th, 1936
"For distinguished services rendered in connection with the Mohmand operations, North West Frontier of India, 15th/16th August to 15th/16th October, 1935."
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Unit:
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Awarded on:
November 19th, 1945
Medaille in de Orde van Oranje Nassau in Goud

Royal decree no. 1 (*17 October 1946 LG)

"North West Frontier 1935"
India General Service Medal (1909 IGSM)
King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal 1935
King George VI Coronation Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

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