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176451 Major Robin RIGBY, MC, MiD, 1st Bn. Royal Ulster Rifles

Discussion in 'British Army Units - Others' started by dbf, Aug 31, 2021.

  1. dbf

    dbf Member

    Personal Number: 176451
    Rank: Major
    Name: Robin RIGBY, MC, MiD
    Unit: Royal Ulster Rifles


    London Gazette : 12 March 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35103/supplement/1500/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets, from 163rd, 164th, 165th, 166th, 167th, 168th & 170th O.C.T.U's, to be 2nd Lts., except as otherwise stated. 1st Mar. 1941:-
    R.U. Rif.
    Robin RIGBY (176451).

    London Gazette : 22 March 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1561/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:—
    R.U. Rif.
    Capt. (temp.) R. Rigby (176451).

    London Gazette : 12 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37172/supplement/3592/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.
    Major (acting) Robin RIGBY (176451), The Royal Ulster Rifles (Bowdon).
     
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  2. dbf

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  4. Lars-TLBP

    Lars-TLBP Member

    Just adding some files - compiled the information on (then) Cpt. Rigby as presented on Captain Robin Rigby

    Also including the recommendation as filed on WO 373/54/799 above.
     

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