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Magnus, Harold Frederick Samuel

Date of birth:
September 13th, 1894 (Hampstead/London, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
February 11th, 1965 (Brighton/Sussex, United Kingdom)
Service number:
2879964/101795
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Awarded on:
April 22nd, 1918
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy, attack he was in charge of an advanced position held by two companies. He was the only unwounded officer and showed splendid courage, energy and initiative in organising the defence of the position. It was largely due to his personal efforts that the defence was successfully maintained in face of superior numbers of the enemy."
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1942
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Awarded on:
August 30th, 1945
Efficiency Medal / Territorial Decoration

War Diary mentions

1 November 1944 WO 171/3567 - 203 Det., Civil Affairs
Lt. Col. Magnus, M.B.E. MC. takes over command of Det. from Major Jequier.

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