RAMSAY, George
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Rank:
Sergeant (later Warrant Officer 1)
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
826199
Honours & Awards:
Sergeant George Ramsay, Mortar Section, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in successful combined operations against the enemy at Vaagso and Maaloy [1].
He had been recommended for the Military Medal but received a Mention in Despatches [1a].
1933 attested into the Royal Artillery [2].
1933 attested into the Royal Artillery [2].
15 January 1959 discharged from military service (age) [2].
1960 Warden of the Garth Youth Hostel, Fortingall, Perthshire [3].
Post war member of the Commando Association [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 35510, page 1506.
[1] London Gazette 35510, page 1506.
[1a] Award Recommendations / National Archives file WO373/93/260.
[2] Royal Artillery Attestation Records for 1933.
[3] Commando Association newsletter 30 issued 1960.
[3] Commando Association newsletter 30 issued 1960.
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