BRYAN, Gerald Jackson
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Rank:
Captain
Unit / Base:
11 Commando
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Engineers
Service:
Army
Service Number:
125189
Honours & Awards:
Died :
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Age:
96
Operations:
Lieutenant Gerald Jackson Bryan, RE, was awarded the Military Cross [1] for his gallantry during the battle of Litani River. He was seriously wounded (leg amputation) [2][2a].
- Volunteered for the Commandos and was initially posted to No 9 Commando.
- Transferred to No.11 Commando 1 troop whilst training on the Isle of Arran, his expertise in climbing being required.
- 8 June 1941 seriously wounded at Litani River.
- 1 September 1944 resigned his commission, grounds of disability, rank Captain.
- Post war distinguished career in the Colonial Service as a British Government Administrator [2].
- 1 January 1960 appointed O.B.E. (Civil Division) Establishment Secretary, Mauritius [3].
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13 June 1964 appointed C.M.G. [4].
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16 Feb. 1966 appointed C.V.O. [5].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 35363, page 6875.
[2] + [image] His son Caesar Bryan.
[2a] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/2.
[3] London Gazette 41909, page 24.
[4] London Gazette 43343, page 4941.
[5] London Gazette 43939, page 3691.
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