FREEMAN, John Haughton
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Major
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South African United Defence Force
Honours & Awards:
Major John Freeman, S.A.U.D.F. was attached to 48RM Commando HQ during the Normany invasion [1]. He received a Mention in Despatches for good services while operating with the Army in NW Europe [2].
October 1944 Holding Operational Commando [3].
12 February 1946 apppointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [4].
12 February 1946 apppointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [4].
Sources
[1] The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
[2] London Gazette 37023, page 1895 published 10 April 1945.
[1] The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
[2] London Gazette 37023, page 1895 published 10 April 1945.
[3] Navy Lists - Quarterly / National Library of Scotland website.
[4] London Gazette 37464, page 909 and errata LG 37505, page 1442.
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[4] London Gazette 37464, page 909 and errata LG 37505, page 1442.
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