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Rajendrasinhji, Maharaj Kumar Shri

Service number:
199521/IA 35
Nationality:
Indian (1858-1947, British Colony)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Gentleman Cadet;
July 14th, 1921: 2nd Lieutenant;
?: 1st Lieutenant;
July 14th, 1929: Captain;
January 1st, 1937: Battalion Major;
August 1st, 1938: Major;
July 14th, 1947: Lieutenant Colonel;
?: Acting Colonel.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Awarded on:
September 9th, 1941
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.

LG 35269/5207.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Colonel
Awarded on:
1948

Permission to wear the decoration was granted on November 19th, 1948.
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)

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