Service number:

97646

Nationality:

British

Robert Challoner received his first MC during the First World War (June 3rd, 1916) as Temporary Captain with Service Battalion, L.N. Lanc. Regiment.

Promotions:
November 24th, 1914: temporary Second Lieutenant;'
September 18th, 1915: temporary Lieutenant;
17th October 1939: Captain;
?: temporary Major.

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Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Awarded on:

June 3rd, 1916

LG 29608/5572

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Pioneer Corps

Awarded on:

June 16th, 1942

Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.

Second MC received in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first MC.
LG 35595/2639.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

April 5th, 1945

Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in France, 1940.

LG 37015/1830.

• - The London Gazette, Issue 28986, Page 9976
  - The London Gazette, Issue 29392, Page 12175
  - The London Gazette, Issue 29608, Page 5572
  - The London Gazette, Issue 34926, Page 5083
  - The London Gazette, Issue 35595, Page 2639
  - The London Gazette, Issue 37015, Page 1830