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Brown, William Lyle

Date of birth:
August 10th, 1911
Date of death:
May 24th, 1981
Service number:
74826
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:
220 Field Ambulance, X Corps, British Army
Awarded on:
January 13th, 1944
On the morning of 9th September ? Brown as Comd of 220 Fd Amb and SMO 21 Beach Ground, showed considerbale courage and outstanding initiative and resource. He established two Beach Dressing Stations and a Main Dressing Station, all three being set up under small arms and shell fire.
The MDS was functioning at a very early stage in the operation for three days. ? Brown and his men worked at top pressuer, and as soon as circumstances permitted, a very efficient system of evacuated was organised.
In my opinion a great many men owe their lives to the fine work performed by ? Bronw and his FIeld Ambulance
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Rank:
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel
Awarded on:
October 24th, 1952
Efficiency Medal / Territorial Decoration

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