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149142 Captain David Edward COMPTON, MiD, Irish Guards

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    Personal Number: 149142
    Rank: Captain
    Name: David Edward COMPTON, MiD
    Unit: Irish Guards

    London Gazette : 1 October 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34957/supplement/5776/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets from 161st, 162nd, 164th, 165th and 170th O.C.T.U's., to be 2nd Lts. except as otherwise stated. 21st Sept. 1940: —
    FOOT GUARDS.
    I. G'ds.
    David Edward COMPTON (149142).

    London Gazette : 10 May 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37072/supplement/2461/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
    FOOT GUARDS
    I. G'ds
    Capt. (temp.) D. E. Compton (149142).

    London Gazette : 16 November 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37350/supplement/5579/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS
    I. G'ds.
    War Subs. Lt. D. E. COMPTON (149142) relinquishes his commn. on account of disability, 15th Nov. 1945, and is granted the hon. rank "of Capt.
     
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    Campaign Stars & Medals : 4:1
    1939-45 Star
    France & Germany Star

    Defence Medal
    War Medal 1939-45
    Mentioned in Despatches

    Address of NOK redacted (1950):

    COMPTON David Edward Captain.png
     
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