436106 (2719257) Capt QM Patrick Joseph BYRNE, MBE, MM, MiD, Irish Guards, Foresters, Parachute Regt

Date of Enlistment: 1939

Personal Number: 436106
Army Number 2719257
Rank: Captain (Quartermaster)
Name: Patrick Joseph BYRNE, MM, MiD
Unit: 3 Irish Guards ; Sherwood Foresters ; Parachute Regiment


London Gazette : 12 July 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37172/supplement/3594/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
The Military Medal.
No. 2719257 Sergeant (acting) Patrick Joseph BYRNE, Irish Guards (Southampton).

London Gazette : 2 July 1954
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40221/supplement/3882/data.pdf
Foresters.
Short Serv. Commn.
2719257 W.O. Cl. II Patrick Joseph BYRNE, M.M. (436106) to be Lt. (Qr.Mr.), 27th May 1954.

London Gazette : 29 January 1957
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40987/supplement/654/data.pdf
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in Cyprus for the period 1st July to 31st December, 1956:—
The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment).
Lieut. (Q.,M.) P. J. BYRNE, M,M. (436106).

London Gazette : 11 June 1960
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42051/supplement/3979/data.pdf
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order :
Captain (Quartermaster) Patrick Joseph BYRNE, M.M. (436106), The Parachute Regiment

 

The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Name Byrne, Patrick Joseph
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 2719257
Regiment: Irish Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Military Medal
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 12 July 1945


2719257 Corporal Patrick Joseph BYRNE, 3rd Battalion IRISH GUARDS
On 9 April 1945 Byrne’s platoon was the RIGHT leading platoon during the attack on FURSTENAU. They came under very heavy spandau and bazooka fire and were pinned to the ground. *The company commander coming up to visit them was killed.

Sergeant Byrne ordered his platoon into a sheltered position while he himself remained to cover their movement with a light machine gun. When a plan had been made to continue the advance with close tank support, Sergeant Byrne led his platoon with the greatest dash and vigour, and dealt with a number of enemy posts, until finally their objectives were gained.

Throughout the action this NCO’s courage and personal example were of the highest order. His complete disregard of his personal safety and coolness did much to encourage the whole company during a difficult period, and were of the greatest assistance to the successful outcome of the attack.



*http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2073698/
DUDLEY, MICHAEL VICTOR
Rank:Major
Service No:93020
Date of Death:09/04/1945
Age:28
Regiment/Service:Irish Guards 3rd Bn.
Grave Reference: 6. D. 6.
Cemetery:SAGE WAR CEMETERY
Additional Information:Son of Roland and Mabel F. Dudley; husband of Barbara Dudley, of Chelsea, London.

 

The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Name Byrne, Patrick Joseph
Rank: Captain
Service No: 436106
Regiment: 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (formerly Irish Guards)
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Birthday Honours
Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 11 June 1960
Date 1960
Catalogue reference WO 373/168

 

From IG Association Journal, 1961:
Captain BYRNE, M.M., of the Parachute Regiment, who formerly served with the Regiment, has been awarded the M.B.E.

 

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