Tomlinson, Albert
- Date of birth:
- June 5th, 1914 (Bury/Lancashire, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- February 1985 (Brighton/ East Sussex, United Kingdom)
- Service number:
- 235977
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
20 June 1942: Second Lieutenant
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Military Cross (MC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Captain
- Unit:
- 22 Machine Gun Corps, British Army
- Awarded on:
- August 24th, 1944
- Awarded for:
- Operation Avalanche
"Captain Tomlinson was the senior A.M.L.O. on Sugar Green Beach during the assault landings in Operation Avalanche, and as such was responsible for the disembarkation of personnel vehicles and stores. The fact the disembarkation was carried out smoothly was largely due to the energy and efficiency of Captain Tomlinson. Personnel on this beach often worked under fire and Captain Tomlinson showed a good example of coolness and devotion to duty."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Captain
- Awarded on:
- August 24th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Captain
- Awarded on:
- September 19th, 1946
I"in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - The London Gazette
Publication date:26 June 1942 Supplement:35612Page:2864
- The London Gazette Publication date:4 December 1942 Supplement:35812Page:5332
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3925
- The London Gazette Publication date:22 August 1944 Supplement:36668Page:3929
- The London Gazette Publication date:17 September 1946 Supplement:37730Page:4695
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