SWAYNE, Ronald Oliver Carless
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Title:
Sir
Known as:
Ronnie or Rocky
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit / Base:
1 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Herefordshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
94975
P.O.W. number:
18598
P.O.W. camps:
Honours & Awards:
Operations:
Lieutenant Ronnie Swayne was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on Motor Launch ML306 during the raid at St. Nazaire [1][2].
He was taken prisoner and later transported to Oflag 9A/H at Spangenberg bei Kassel, Germany [3][4].
He was taken prisoner and later transported to Oflag 9A/H at Spangenberg bei Kassel, Germany [3][4].
- 26 June 1979 conferred with the honour of knighthood [5].
- 1989 appointed Vice President of the Commando Association [6].
Sources
[1]London Gazette 37162, page 3493.
[2] St Nazaire Society.
[3] British Army Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/3.
[4] Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/1.
[5] London Gazette 47888, page 2.
[6] Commando Association newsletter 89 issued Sept.1989.
[1]London Gazette 37162, page 3493.
[2] St Nazaire Society.
[3] British Army Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/3.
[4] Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/1.
[5] London Gazette 47888, page 2.
[6] Commando Association newsletter 89 issued Sept.1989.
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