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Nye, Archibald Edward

Date of birth:
April 23rd, 1895 (Ship St Barracks/Dublin, Ireland)
Date of death:
November 13th, 1967 (London, United Kingdom)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Awarded on:
April 2nd, 1919
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 20th October, 1918 near Esscher. He made a reconnaissance, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, of the forward positions along the whole battalion front adjusting a portion on his own initiative to complete the line. He was of great assistance to his commanding officer throughout the week's fighting."
Military Cross (MC)
Rank:
Major
Awarded on:
1935
King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal 1935
Rank:
Major
Awarded on:
1937
King George VI Coronation Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major-General
Awarded on:
1942
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1944
Knights/Dames Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (K/DBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant-general
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1946
Commander of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (KCB/DCB)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant-general
Awarded on:
February 8th, 1946
Grand Commander of the Indian Empire (GCIE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant-general
Awarded on:
August 14th, 1947
Grand Commander of the Star of India (GCSI)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant-general
Awarded on:
May 14th, 1948

Royal decree no. 34, dd. 13-2-1947. With swords.
Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.2)
Rank:
Lieutenant-general
Awarded on:
June 7th, 1951
Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
Rank:
Lieutenant-general
Awarded on:
1953
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Medal 1953

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