2695796 Geoffrey DOWNES, MM, MiD, Scots Guards attached 1 SAS

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    Army Number: 2695796
    Rank: Lance-Serjeant
    Name: Geoffrey DOWNES, MM, MiD
    Unit: Scots Guards & 1 Special Air Service


    London Gazette : 14 October 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36209/supplement/4547/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East: —
    The Military Medal.
    No. 2695796 Corporal Geoffrey Downes, Scots Guards (Leeds).

    London Gazette : 24 August 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3931/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy : —
    2695796 Lce.-Sergt. G. Downes, M.M. (now A.A.C.).
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Reference: WO 373/26/198
    Name Downes, Geoffrey
    Rank: Corporal
    Service No: 2695796
    Regiment: Scots Guards attached 1 Special Air Service Regiment
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
    Award: Military Medal
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943
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