LAWRENCE, Christie Norman
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Christie Norman Lawrence was commissioned Second Lieutenant 9 March 1940. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete later confirmed to be a prisoner of war. He escaped and joined General Mihailovic's Chetnik Forces in Yugoslavia. Later recaptured and transported to Germany. Mentioned in Despatches.
King Peter of Yugoslavia bestowed upon him the Order of the White Eagle 5th Class for his courage. Relinquished commission 18 November 1953 granted honorary rank of Captain*.
Sources
Commission - London Gazette 34813, page 1619.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/2 (2 entries) and WO417/9.
Foreign to British Awards / National Archives file WO373/145/49.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 and WO392/11.
MiD - London Gazette 37787, page 5606.
*London Gazette 40016, page 6147.
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