Personal Number: 233955 Rank: Captain Name: John FRENCH, MiD Unit: Grenadier Guards London Gazette : 5 June 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35582/supplement/2424/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts.:— 22nd May 1942:— Gren. G'ds. John FRENCH (233955). 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. Capt. (temp.) J. FRENCH (233955).
London Gazette : 29 November 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37368/supplement/5791/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37368/supplement/5810/data.pdf
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