299463 Geoffrey Ralph MERTON, MC, 2 Grenadier Guards

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    Personal Number: 299463
    Army Number: 2738509
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Name: Geoffrey Ralph MERTON, MC
    Unit: Grenadier Guards


    London Gazette : 30 November 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36265/supplement/5233/data.pdf
    The undermentioned cadets to be 2nd Lts:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    31st Oct. 1943:—
    2738509 Geoffrey Ralph MERTON (299463).

    London Gazette : 1 March 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36961/supplement/1175/data.pdf
    The KING has -been .graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
    The Military Cross.
    Lieutenant Geoffrey Ralph Merton (299463), Grenadier Guards (Hereford).

    London Gazette : 24 May 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38618/supplement/2554/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    The undermentioned Lts. from Emerg. Commns. to be Lts., 1st Jan. 1949:—
    G. R. MERTON, M.C. (299463).
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Name Merton, Geoffrey Roger
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Service No: 299463
    Regiment: 2 Armoured Battalion Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 01 March 1945
    Date 1945
    Catalogue reference WO 373/51

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    The Tatler & Bystander 14th February 1951
     
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