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Bussey, John Richard

Service number:
104158
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

28th July 1948: Honorary Colonel

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
November 28th, 1946
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
Quartering Commandant, South-West London District, British Army
Awarded on:
August 15th, 1946
"T/Major (War Substantive Captain) J.R. Bussey, 104158 K.R.R.C., while serving with the British Army and working in close conjunction with the Army of the United States distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to American personnel during the period April 1942 to August 1944. As Quartering Commandant, South-West London District, he was responsible for the acquisition of all property provided by the British Military for U.S. Forces in this area. The majority of U.S. installations in London were located in this section. Major Bussey was faced with many difficult and varied problems arising from the foregoing which required a great deal of his time and considerable tact and ability to solve to the satisfaction of all concerned. His cooperation was of material aid to the U.S. Forces."
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant-Colonel
Awarded on:
January 16th, 1948

Substituted for the announcement made in the London Gazette No. 38122 dated 14th November, 1947
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Honorary Colonel
Awarded on:
April 21st, 1950
Efficiency Medal / Territorial Decoration

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