333683 (2655648) John Edward ALMONDS, MM & Bar, Coldstream Guards & SAS Original

Army Number: 2655648
Rank: Serjeant ; Second Lieutenant
Name: John Edward ALMONDS, MM*
Unit: Coldstream Guards & SAS


London Gazette : 26 November 1942
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35799/supplement/5142/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
The Military Medal.
No. 2655648 Sergeant John Edward Almonds, Coldstream Guards.

London Gazette : 27 April 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36486/supplement/1926/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
Bar to the Military Medal.
No. 2655648 Sergeant John Edward Almonds, M.M. Coldstream Guards.

London Gazette : 15 December 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36837/supplement/5726/data.pdf
S.A.S.R.
The undermentioned are granted Immediate Emergency Commns. from the ranks in the rank of 2nd Lt. :—
10th Sept. 1944:—
2655648 Sqn. Q.M.S. John Edward ALMONDS, M.M. (333683).

 

Recommendation for Award for Almonds, John Edward Rank: Serjeant Service No:... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/46/49
Name Almonds, John Edward
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 2655648
Regiment: 3 Battalion Coldstream Guards, Special Air Service Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East Special Operations and Escapes
Award: Military Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 26 November 1942

 

Recommendation for Award for Almonds, J E Rank: Serjeant Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/94/511
Name Almonds, J E
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 2655648
Regiment: Special Air Service attached 8 Army General Headquarters
Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List For Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field
Award: Bar to Military Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 27 April 1944

 

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Already mentioned in the TV series thread, SAS Rogue Heroes, here is some family info on Sgt. Almonds:

SAS Rogue Heroes: Gentleman Jim was 'quiet but deadly'

 

Reunion weekend, July '94.

Life long after.

May Almonds, Joe Schofield, Jim.



Always remember, never forget,

Jim.

 

Reading his story, bought on Kindle


(First Edition)

Totally engrossed.