SQUARE, John Joseph Elliot
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Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain )
Unit / Base:
48RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Wednesday, April 4, 1923
Died :
Friday, December 2, 2005
Age:
82
Captain John Square was awarded the Bronze Star bestowed by the President of the United States of America for courage, coolness, and skill in Commando operations during the crossing of the River Maas, April 1945 [1].
- Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service during offensive operations with the Allied Armies over a period from November, 1944, to January, 1945 [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37318, page 5181.
[2] London Gazette 37180, page 3672.
[Image] From a photo in 48RM Commando Gallery.
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