2716645 Serjeant Arthur James McELROY, DCM, 3 Irish Guards

Date of Enlistment: Est. 1927/1928
Date of Discharge: 1 October 1945

Army Number: 2716645
Rank: Serjeant
Name: Arthur James McELROY
Unit: Irish Guards


London Gazette : 1 March 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36961/supplement/1177/data.pdf
The KING has -been .graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
Distinguished Conduct Medal.
No. 2716645 Corporal (acting Sergeant) Arthur McElroy, Irish Guards (Enniskillen).

 

Recommendation for Award for McElroy, Arthur James Rank: Corporal, Acting... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/51/387
Name McElroy, Arthur James
Rank: Corporal, Acting Serjeant
Service No: 2716645
Regiment: 3 Battalion Irish Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 01 March 1945

 

Campaign Stars & Medals : 4:0

• 1939-45 Star
• Africa Star
• Defence Medal
• War Medal 1939-45

Address given at time of application (1949):
No. 3 Vale Rise, Chesham, Bucks