Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Allies Liaison section GHQ, Headquarters, India–Burma Theater (IBT), China-Burma-India Theater (CBI), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

March 14th, 1947

R 180520 Dec. 45.
DTO. 171500

From C.inC.India
To: The War Office.

451713/MS(H and A) cipher 17 Dec. CONFIDENTIAL.

"Comdg. General US Forces India Burma theatre has recommended Major (Temp Lt/Col) Michael Walter Ralph Umfreville (EC 194) Pavo Cav for award Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service is Intelligence Officer in charge visiting missions and head of Allies Liaison section GHQ during period May 1944 to December 1945. In view impending departure US Forces from Delhi Comdg General anxious early approval be given acceptance this decoration. Cable reply."

C.6 (Telegrams) to: M.S.3 (for action) only.