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Soldier Record

Surname:Agass
Initials:G
Rank:Sgt Acting WOI
Army Number:7690412
Notes:CMP. War Diary 6 Armd Div Pro Coy, WO 170/453, LG 8/6/44, BEM Sgt (now Lt Agass) old RSM, given for excellent work performed by 6 Armd Div Pro Coy whilst RSM.Discharged to Commission. London Gazette 36564, page 2859, 16/6/44. Middlesex Regiment. 7690412 WOI George Agass (318850) from CMP is granted an immediate emergency commission from the ranks in the rank of 2/Lt. 17/4/44. RSM 6 Armd Div Pro Coy.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 36544 Page: 2595 June 8, 1944)
Citation: RSM 6 Armd Div Pro Coy. Later Lieutenant. BEM for work of Pro Coy whilst RSM. Citation for BEM. For excellent services rendered in Provost Duties generally in NORTH AFRICA from AUGUST 43 TO FEBRUARY 1944. The apprehension of five notorious rifle thieves and the large amount of WD clothing recovered from Arabs by the Company has undoubtedly been due to the untiring efforts of this WO. Army Form W.3121. National Archive.WO 373/156.