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Levings, Edward Winchester

Date of birth:
January 16th, 1902 (West Wyalong/New South Wales, Australia)
Date of death:
May 17th, 1947 (Pambula/New South Wales, Australia)
Service number:
NX.70155
Nationality:
Australian

Biography

Date of enlisting: 29.7.1940

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
3 Anti-Tank Regiment, Australian Army
Awarded on:
November 15th, 1945
Citation:
"Captain LEVINGS, an Australian surgeon, was taken prisoner in North Africa in April, 1941, during operations against the enemy. From April till August, 1941 together with the assistance of Major Binns and other members of the 2/8 Fd. Amb. ths officer worked self-sacrificingly under most difficult and dangerous conditions at all hours of the day and night. Notwithstanding the fact that there was no X ray equipment, an acute shortage of medical supplies, and little co-operation was received from the Italians, this officer performed many intricate operations and was undoubtedly responsible for saving many British lives. For his outstanding services to his felow men and his great dovotion to duty, it is recommended that he be made an Oficer of the Order of the British Empire."
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

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