HILTON-JONES, Bryan
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Rank:
Captain
Unit / Base:
10 Commando
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Service Number:
134763
Honours & Awards:
Captain Bryan Hilton-Jones, No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando, was the commander of 3 troop, also known as 'X' Troop. He was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during a series of covert operations codenamed Tarbrush along the North coast of France in the middle of May 1944 gathering vital intelligence in preparation for D Day [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette Supp. 36637, page 3605.
[2] National Archives file WO373/95/793.
Notes
First served as a Lieutenant in No. 4 Commando.
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