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Freyberg, Sir Bernard Cyril
UK, Army List, 1918
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Full Name
Freyberg, Sir Bernard Cyril
Date Of Birth
21 Mar 1889
Age
27
Birth Place
Richmond Hill, Surrey, U.K.
Nationality
British
Resided Place
Chilworth, Surrey; Windsor, Berkshire, England; New Zealand
Date
13 Nov 1916
Date Of Death
4 Jul 1963
Further Information
LL.D. (Doctor of Laws). Graduate of Senior Wing, Staff College. Denotes the holder of an appointment (a) at War Office, (b) in Commands, (c) in Establishments, where no reference to the appointment or no general reference, such as (Special Appointment) is recorded.
Rank Name
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Rank Date (2nd)
1 Jan 1918
Award Details
New Year Honours List (K.B.E.); Award received from France during First World War (Croix de Guerre); Award received from Greece during Second World War (Military Cross – 1st Class); Award received from United States of America during Second World War (Legion of Merit); Award received from Greece during Second World War (Order of the Phoenix).
Gazette Date
1916
Gazette Page
12307 (V.C.); Issue: 29866 (V.C)
Duty Location
Beaucourt sur Ancre, France; France and Flanders; Gallipoli
Service
British Army
Regiment
Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Battalion
Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division
Commemorated
St Martha's Churchyard, Chilworth, Surrey; Crypt, St Paul's Cathedral; St George's Chapel, Windsor; Bust in Guildhall, London
Place of Death
Windsor, Berkshire
Seniority Date
19 May 1916
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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1914 Star (Mons Star)
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Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
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Victory Medal
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Victoria Cross (VC)
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British War Medals WW1
regiment
Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
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Publication Title
UK, Army List, 1918
Content Source
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Last Updated
31 Oct 2023
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The official published Lists are often one of the best ways to trace an officer's career in the British Services.
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