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WO 373; Korea
Catalogue reference: WO 373/115/1
Date: 1935-1990
WO 373; Korea
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Downes Gerarde Edward Southwell Lieutenant 258321 6 Battalion Highland Light Infantry...
Catalogue reference: WO 373/55/444
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WO 373/55/444
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Date (When the record was created)
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1945
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- Name
- Downes, Gerarde Edward Southwell
- Rank
- Lieutenant
- Service number
- 258321
- Regiment
- 6 Battalion Highland Light Infantry
- Theatre of combat or operation
- North West Europe 1944-45
- Award
- Military Cross
- Date of announcement in London Gazette
- 23 August 1945
- Folio
- 685-686
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9298902/
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WO 373
War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary's Department: Recommendations...
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