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Dove, William Walter
Dove, William Walter
Date of birth:
1894
Date of death:
1976
Nationality:
New Zealander
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Military Cross (MC)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Unit:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
,
New Zealand Division
,
New Zealand Military Forces
Awarded on:
February 13th, 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rendered most valuable service in planning the details of a raid and in carrying out dangerous patrolling operations. He has previously done fine work."
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier
Unit:
Command administration
,
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force Pacific Section (2NZEF IP)
,
New Zealand Military Forces
Awarded on:
July 27th, 1944
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Fiji and New Caledonia from ist September, 1943, to 29th February, 1944.
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier
Unit:
Command administration
,
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force Pacific Section (2NZEF IP)
,
New Zealand Military Forces
Awarded on:
November 2nd, 1946
Sources
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37909/supplement/1316/data.pdf
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29940/supplement/1546/data.pdf
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36627/supplement/3502/data.pdf
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