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Wilson, John Skinner "Belge"

Date of birth:
1888
Date of death:
1969
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:
S Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government
Awarded on:
May 11th, 1943
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:
S Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government
Awarded on:
October 2nd, 1944
Sanct Olavs Orden Commander
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Colonel
Unit:
S Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government
Awarded on:
March 20th, 1947
Medal 'Pro Dania'
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Colonel
Unit:
S Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government
Awarded on:
May 14th, 1948
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
Boy Scouts International Bureau
Awarded on:
June 8th, 1950
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

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