HALL, James Michael

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Rank: 
Lieutenant (later Honorary Major)
Unit / Base: 
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Lancashire Fusiliers
Service: 
Army
Number: 
129664
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Efficiency Medal
Lieutenant James Hall was reported wounded and dangerously ill on 27 December 1941 during Operation Archery at Vaagso, Norway [1]. 
  • 20 April 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers [2].
  • 4 April 1946, Temporary Major, Lancashire Fusiliers, Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe [3].
  • 26 May 1950, Captain (Honorary Major) awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal [4].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/2.
[2] London Gazette 34837, page 2458.
[3] London Gazette 37521, page 1692.
[4] London Gazette 38922, page 2624.
 
Additional content: 
'Vaagso - Operation Archery'
A Return to Vaagso
Archive pages : 
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