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Barwell, Donald Stephen

Service number:
92639
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

11 April 1945: Lieutenant

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Awarded on:
April 4th, 1946
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
Office of the Chief Signal Officer, European Theater of Operations (ETOUSA), U.S. Army
Awarded on:
November 14th, 1947
"Major Donald S. Barwell, British Army, as Liaison Officer, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, European Theater of Operations, from September 1942 to September 1944, through his consummate tact, understanding and devotion ot duty, provided active and effective assistance in coordinating the British and United States communications systems in the United Kingdom during a period of unprecedented growth and movement. Before he moved to the continent, he completed two years of invaluable service to the Allied cause and contributed immeasurably to cordial relationships between the United States and the United Kingdom. Major Barwell's service reflect highest credit upon himself and Allied Forces"
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)
Rank:
Honorary Major
Awarded on:
June 20th, 1950
Efficiency Medal / Territorial Decoration

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