Smyth-Osbourne, George William
- Service number:
- 64522
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
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Mentioned in Dispatches
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Major
- Awarded on:
- March 22nd, 1945
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Major
- Awarded on:
- June 21st, 1945
War Diary mentions
16 April 1945 WO 171/5084 - 13 Royal Horse
On to EBSTORF through a huge area of CW dumps and factories and past several large PW Camps. No opposition - but enemy air in the evening. Maj Smyth-Osbourne (BC H Bty) and Sgt Ellis his Signal Sgt hit, evac and lose arms. Capt Addington promoted Major and takes over H Bty. Lieut Todd promoted Capt and takes over D Tp.
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