The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Cottom, Dennis George Rank: Lieutenant Service No: 312997 Regiment: 3 Battalion Welsh Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Military Cross Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 21 June 1945
Personal Number: 312997 Army Number: 2739030 Rank: Second Lieutenant Name: Dennis George COTTOM Unit: Welsh Guards London Gazette : 19 May 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36519/supplement/2278/data.pdf The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts.:— 24th Mar. 1944:— FOOT GUARDS. W. G'ds. 2739030 Dennis George COTTOM (312997). London Gazette : 21 June 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37138/supplement/3236/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve, the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: — The Military Cross. Lieutenant Dennis George COTTOM (312997), Welsh Guards (Bournemouth). London Gazette : 15 January 1954 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40074/supplement/373/data.pdf ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS. Lt. Dennis George COTTOM, M.C., B.M. (312997), from Reg. Army Res. of Offrs. (Welsh Guards) to be Lt., 20th Oct. 1953.