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182288 2nd Lt. Richard Lyne JEPSON-TURNER D.S.O. 1st Bn. The Rifle Brigade

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    182288 2nd Lt. Richard Lyne JEPSON-TURNER D.S.O. 1st Bn. The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
    1921 Nether Wallop, Hampshire - 19th February 2021 aged 99
    Cadet O.C.T.U. posted to 1st battalion The Rifle Brigade 12th Aprl 1941

    Awarded a Distinguished Service Order for actions near Pt.208 on 14th June 1942 in which he was severly wounded. Initially recommended for a Military Cross, upgraded to an immediate D.S.O. by General C. Auchinleck G.O.C.in Chief M.E.F.
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    WO 373/20/24
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    Liverpool Echo 8th September 1942
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    Brother :
    164925 Lt. (later Major) Bertram William Jepson-Turner M.C. 1st Bn. The Rifle Briagde
     
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