Dove, William Walter

Date of birth:: 1894
Date of death:: 1976
Nationality:: New Zealander (1907-1947, Dominion UK)

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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

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- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37909/supplement/1316/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29940/supplement/1546/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36627/supplement/3502/data.pdf

Dove, William Walter

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Military Cross (MC)

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)

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