Surname: | Sturge |
Initials: | C. H. A. |
Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
Army Number: | 13608 |
Notes: | Sherwood Foresters. APM 205 Pro Coy. |
Decoration Record: |
Decoration: | Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: 35396 Page: 7328 Dec. 30, 1941) |
Citation: | Citation for the award of the OBE: Since the outbreak of war he has been A.P.M. Forces in Palestine and Transjordan; he has had in addition to his other duties the organization of the Military Police in Syria. He has at all times displayed exeptional organizing ability and devotion to duty. His task has been made none the easier by the shortage of Military Police. He has carried out his duties at all times most tactfully and efficiently. His work during the last two years has been consistently of a very high order and merits recognition.Col Bryant, Provost Marshal, Middle East Forces. Gen GOC British Forces in Palestine & T.J. National Archive WO 373/78. |
Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36456 Page: 1593 April 6, 1944) |
Citation: | Middle East. |