Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Arthur Noel Burchell Odbert, Royal Army Medical Corps, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. During the period February to May, 1943, Lieutenant-Colonel Odbert has been indefatigable in the performance of his duties, and it has been largely due to his efforts that the phenomenally low sick rate of the Army has been attained. Over a vast area of difficult country he has supervised the hygiene arrangements with a complete disregard for anything else than the preservation of the health of the troops. He has personally investigated the important water supplies and arranged for their purification, while by prompt action and careful foresight the has prevented any outbreak of disease. Always one of the earliest on the spot in the many occupied towns and villages to anticipate and deal with hygiene problems, his preparation of malaria was most comprehensive and machinery was immediately available should any epidemic have appeared likely. He is always cool and collected, ready with sound advice, while his devotion to duty has been an example and an inspiration to the whole hygiene tenor of the Eighth Army, and maintaining it fit and at full strength. Lieutenant-Colonel Odbert was born at Seapoint, Co. Dublin. The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Search Results=* Recommendation for Award for Odbert, Arthur Noel Burchill Rank: Major Service No: 42438 Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps Award: Order of the British Empire Recommendation for Award for Odbert, Arthur N B Rank: Colonel Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps, British Army Award: The Legion of Merit See this thread for ref: Volunteers from Eire who have won distinctions ... :irishflag[1]:
