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Carroll, Francis Leo

    Service number:
    127522
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
    Unit:
    Displaced Persons Branch, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), Allied Forces
    Awarded on:
    January 1st, 1946
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Acting Lieutenant-Colonel
    Unit:
    Displaced Persons Branch, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), Allied Forces
    Awarded on:
    January 25th, 1949
    "Lieutenant Colonel Francis L. Carroll, 127522, RE, British Army, Displaced Persons Branch, Supreme Headquarters AEF, is hereby awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptional meritorious service in connection with United States Military operations during the period of 15 March to 8 May 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Carroll, due to his high intelligence; his spirit of whole-hearted cooperation and selfless devotion to duty in connection with the repatriation of United Nations displaced persons, materially assisted in the success of Allied operations and rendered outstanding services to the United States Army. Untiring in his efforts and diligent in execution, he made possible the attainment of objectives and surpassing importance and reflect great credit upon the Army of the United States."
    Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

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