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Challoner, Robert

Service number:
97646
Nationality:
British

Biography

Robert Challoner received his first MC during the First World War (June 3rd, 1916) as Temporary Captain with Service Battalion, L.N. Lanc. Regiment.

Promotions:
November 24th, 1914: temporary Second Lieutenant;'
September 18th, 1915: temporary Lieutenant;
17th October 1939: Captain;
?: temporary Major.

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Awarded on:
June 3rd, 1916

LG 29608/5572
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
Pioneer Corps
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1942
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.

Second MC received in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first MC.
LG 35595/2639.
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
April 5th, 1945
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in France, 1940.

LG 37015/1830.
Mentioned in Dispatches

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