Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Headquarters, Allied Central Mediterranean Force, Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

January 13th, 1944

"For service in the Middle East."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

November 29th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Assistant Provost Marshal, Headquarters, 15th Army Group, Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

December 13th, 1945

"This officer has been APM 15 Army Group since December last. He has been responsible for the co-ordination of Provost duties between 5 and 8 Armies during this period and his tactful and efficient handling of these duties has resulted in extremely smooth working. He has also been responsible for the security and routing arrangements of many distinguished British visitors to the HQ during the period., when his provost arrangements were extremely satisfactory.

He has shown extreme tact and zeal in the performance of his duties, especially in co-operating with his American counterpart. As a Provost officer, he has shown an extremely high sense of duty and (..) in example in his bearing and conduct to all ranks. I consider his service well worth the award of the MBE, which I strongly recommend."

Recommendation date: 7 October 1945