| Surname: | Cheney |
| Initials: | J. N. |
| Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Army Number: | 10803 |
| Notes: | KRRC. Later Brigadier. OBE DPM BTNI, DPM L of C 21 Army Group at time of Normandy. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: 36033 Page: 2425 June 2, 1943) |
| Citation: | Citation not found |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36994 Page: 1560 March 22, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37521 Page: 1696 April 4, 1946) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. |
| Decoration: | Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm (London Gazette: WO 373 Page: 186 None) |
| Citation: | France. Citation for French Croix de Guerre with Palm: Lt-Col Cheney has been responsible for all provost activities in the area of the L of C throughout the campaign. During the period of the limited bridge-head when roads were so terribly congested, he rendered invaluable service in organizing and controlling the traffic control for the tens of thousands of vehicles which were in continuous circulation on them. He was equally successful in organizing and controlling the many other vital activities of the Provost on the L of C. When the L of C expanded so rapidly, he again took quick and successful control of the traffic and discipline throughout an ever lengthening L of C. His initiative, energy and personal example have throughout been an inspiration to the splendid body of men under his command.Maj-Gen Commanding L of C. National Archive WO 373/186.Award not found in London Gazette. |
