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Gardner, John Wilis

Service number:
3973636
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
No. 1 Commando, 3rd Commando Brigade, 25th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army
Awarded on:
June 6th, 1946
"This officer has served as Administrative Officer No. 1 Commando and DAA & QMG 3 Commando Brigade for over two years. Throughout this period he had shown outstanding devotion to duty. By tireless energy he has overcome the many difficulties normally encountered by Commando *** (unreadable). During the recent months he has, with a small staff, successfully mounted the *** (unreadable) for three different operations at one time. His interest in the welfare of the men is largely responsible for the present high state of morale. He has the complete confidence of all ranks."
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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