Lawson, George Maxwell

Date of birth:: February 24th, 1894
Date of death:: 1965
Service number:: 04102
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:: Second-Lieutenant
Unit:: 1/4th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, Lincoln and Leicester Brigade, North Midland Division, British Army
Awarded on:: July 26th, 1917

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a wiring party in front of an advanced post, he directed the work under continual hostile fire, and succeeded in putting up a strong entanglement. He has on previous occasions shown courage of a high order and fine leadership."

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Group Captain
Unit:: Headquarters, RAF Fighter Command, HQ, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 17th, 1941

"This officer has performed the responsible duties of Group Captain in charge of operations at headquarters for 18 months, including the period of intensive operations in May, August and September 1940. His judgment, initiative and energy have been of the highest value to the command."

Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Air Commodore
Unit:: HQ, No. 242 Group, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: June 2nd, 1943
Awarded for:: Operation Husky

Sources

- 24B Lawson RAF CBE citn 17 Mar 43.jpg - Royal Leicestershire Regiment