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228306 John William HARKNESS, MC, MiD, 3 Grenadier Guards

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    Personal Number: 228306
    Rank: Captain
    Name: J W HARKNESS, MC, MiD
    Unit: Grenadier Guards


    London Gazette : 20 March 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35493/supplement/1267/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts.:—• 7th Mar. 1942:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    John William HARKNESS (228306).

    London Gazette : 29 November 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37368/supplement/5810/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
    Foot Guards.
    Gren. G'ds.
    Lt. J. W . HARKNESS (228306).

    London Gazette : 13 December 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37386/supplement/6075/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy:—
    The Military Cross.
    Captain (temporary) John William HARKNESS (228306), Grenadier Guards (Buckhurst Hill, Essex).

    London Gazette : 27 May 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38620/supplement/2610/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    The undermentioned Lts. from Emerg. Commns. to be Lts., 1st Jan. 1949, and are granted the hon. rank of Capt.:—
    J. W. HARKNESS, M.C. (228306).
     
    Last edited: Nov 11, 2020
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Name Harkness, John William
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Service No: 228306
    Regiment: 3 Battalion Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 13 December 1945
     

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