Watson, Wilmer George

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Service number:: 903746 (NCO)/181930 (Officer)
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

? Lance-Sergeant
21 April, 1941: 2nd Lieutenant (Administrative Branch)

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Military Medal (MM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Bombardier
Unit:: 99th Field Regiment R.E., 2nd Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:: December 20th, 1940

Citation:
"For gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the operations. As O.P.A. (Obeservation Post Assistant red.) he carried out his duties under fire most efficiently and set a fine example to all."

Sources

- Recommendation for Award for Watson, W G Rank: Bombardier Service No: ... | The National Archives
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7199
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35192/supplement/3443

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