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Martin, Frederick Lawrence - DSO

Rank : Brigadier

Army Number : 36718

Unit : 2/5th Bn

Biography :

Larry Martin was commissioned into The South Staffordshire Regiment in the 1930s. Awarded a Mention in Despatches for his work as a staff officer in Italy ((L.G. 24.8.1944) and again as Brigade Major, HQ 167th Inf Bde, Italy Sep-Dec 1943 (L.G. 11.1.1945). Commanded the 2/5th Bn The Leicestershire Regiment in Italy from 19.4.1944 to October 1944. Awarded the D.S.O. for his actions at Mondaino on the Gothic Line, Italy, 31 Aug 1944 (L.G. 8.2.1945). As a Colonel he was awarded US Legion of Merit (Legionnaire) for his work as AA&QMG, HQ British Commonwealth Forces, Korea, May-Sep 1951. Promoted Brigadier 26.6.1955. Retired 15.9.57

Period of Service : 1930s-1950s

Conflicts : WW2

Places Served : Italy, Korea

Citations

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MID
11th January 1945
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MID
11th January 1945
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DSO
8th February 1945
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DSO
8th February 1945
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Legion of Merit (Legionnaire) (USA)
30th October 1953

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