76157 Major R J 'Tony' SOUTHRON, MiD*, Royal Tank Regiment: ME Camouflage Directorate, Op Bertram

Personal Number: 76157
Rank: Major
Name: R J SOUTHRON, MiD*
Unit: East Surrey Regiment ; Royal Tank Regiment


London Gazette : 31 January 1939
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34594/page/688/data.pdf
ROYAL TANK CORPS.
42nd Bn. (10th Bn. E. Surrey R.)—
The undermentioned offrs. are transferred from 7th Bn. E. Surrey R., retaining rank and seniority, ist Nov. 1938:—
2nd Lts,
R. J. Southron.

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2854/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
R.T.R.
Capt. (temp. Maj.) R. J. Southron (76157).

London Gazette : 6 January 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36317/supplement/152/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
Royal Armoured Coyps.
Capt. (temp. Maj.) (actg. Lt.-Col.) R. J. Southron (76157)

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2854/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 6 January 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36317/supplement/152/data.pdf

 

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