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Nye, Archibald Edward

    Date of birth:
    April 23rd, 1895 (Ship St Barracks/Dublin, Ireland)
    Date of death:
    November 13th, 1967 (London, United Kingdom)
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

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    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant
    Awarded on:
    April 2nd, 1919
    "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 20th October, 1918 near Esscher. He made a reconnaissance, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, of the forward positions along the whole battalion front adjusting a portion on his own initiative to complete the line. He was of great assistance to his commanding officer throughout the week's fighting."
    Military Cross (MC)
    Rank:
    Major
    Awarded on:
    1935
    King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal 1935
    Rank:
    Major
    Awarded on:
    1937
    King George VI Coronation Medal
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major-General
    Awarded on:
    1942
    Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB, Military Division)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    June 1st, 1944
    Knights/Dames Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (K/DBE)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-general
    Awarded on:
    January 1st, 1946
    Commander of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (KCB/DCB, military division)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-general
    Awarded on:
    February 8th, 1946
    Grand Commander of the Indian Empire (GCIE)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-general
    Awarded on:
    August 14th, 1947
    Grand Commander of the Star of India (GCSI)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-general
    Awarded on:
    May 14th, 1948

    Royal decree no. 34, dd. 13-2-1947.
    Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.2x)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-general
    Awarded on:
    June 7th, 1951
    Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant-general
    Awarded on:
    1953
    Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Medal 1953
    Indian Independence Medal

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