PHILIPS, Michael Rex Selous
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Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
240303
Honours & Awards:
Lance Corporal Philips served in No. 6 Commando [1]. He was selected for Officer training and on the 25th July 1942 was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Berkshire Regiment [2]. He was awarded the Military Cross [3] whilst serving as a Lieutenant with the 10th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment in recognition of gallant and distinguished service at Vandria, Italy [4].
Sources
[1] Commando Association newsletter 105 issued September 1997.
[2] London Gazette 35653, page 3406.
[3] London Gazette 36436, page 1365.
[4] National Archives file WO/373/5/226.
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