2928411 Sergeant John Aitchison CAMERON, MM, MiD, 2 Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

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    Army Number: 2928411
    Rank: Serjeant
    Name: John Aitchison CAMERON, MM, MiD
    Unit: Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders


    London Gazette : 30 December 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7349/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941:—
    2928411 Sergt. J. Cameron.

    London Gazette : 24 February 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35465/supplement/897/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
    The Military Medal.
    No. 2928411 Sergeant John Aitchison Cameron, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (Bonnyrigg, Midlothian).
     
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    That's quite the citation and also shows what a cluster of screwups 2nd el Gubi was. Bit harsh to just get an immediate MM for that.

    All the best

    Andreas
     
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