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165064 John Joseph NUNN, MiD, 1 Irish Guards

Discussion in 'The Brigade of Guards' started by dbf, Mar 17, 2013.

  1. dbf

    dbf Member

    Personal Number: 165064
    Rank: Second Lieutenant
    Name: John Joshua NUNN
    Unit: Irish Guards

    London Gazette : 14 January 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35040/supplement/251/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets, from Sandhurst and 162nd O.C.T.U.s, to be 2nd Lts., except as otherwise stated. 21st Dec. 1940:
    I. G'ds.
    John Joshua NUNN (165064}.


    London Gazette : 23 September 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4226/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
    I. G'ds.
    Lt. J. J. Nunn (165064). (Killed in action.)
     
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2019
  2. dbf

    dbf Member

    Casualty
    Lieutenant NUNN, JOHN JOSHUA
    Service Number 165064
    Died 30/04/1943
    Aged 22
    1st Bn. Irish Guards
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Son of Joshua L. and Mabel F. Nunn, of Castlebridge, Co. Wexford, Irish Republic.
    INSCRIPTION: HAVE NOT I COMMANDED THEE? BE STRONG AND OF A GOOD COURAGE. JOSHUA I.9.
    Buried at MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY
    Location: Tunisia
    Cemetery/memorial reference: V. G. 13.
    See cemetery plan
     
    Last edited: Sep 5, 2019
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