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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Buhrmaster
Initials:E O
Rank:Colonel
Army Number:O-292951
Notes:United States Military Police.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: WO 373/151 Page: 333 July 13, 1945)
Citation: Citation: Colonel BUHRMASTER for exceptionally meritorious service as Provost marshal, Central Base Section, Communications Zone, European Theatre of Operations, United States Army. The duties of the Provost Marshal, London, because of the number of leave and duty troops and the location of Senior Allied Headquarters were of major importance in fostering inter-Allied harmony and assisting the prosecution of the war. Colonel BUHRMASTER, throughout his tact and experience, and by maintaining close liaison with Scotland Yard and the Metropolitan Police System, accomplished his difficult assignments in the most effective manner, contributing greatly to Anglo-American relations.Recommended: H M Gale, Lieutenant General, Chief Administrative Officer.