Personal information | |
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Age | 29 |
Nationality | British |
Date / place of birth | Unknown |
Military information | |
Army Number | 112068 |
Rank | Capt. |
Function | attached HQ 1st Airborne Corps |
Platoon / Troop / Flight | Unknown |
Company / Squadron | Unknown |
Unit / Group | 133 Parachute Field Ambulance |
Division / Transport / Command | 1st Airborne Division |
Regiment | Royal Army Medical Corps |
Decoration | MiD MiDMentioned in Despatches (MiD) is not a medal per se but comprises an oak leaf emblem which is worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon/medal. As the name implies, its origins are in the days when senior officers reported progress with operations and campaigns by means of dispatches sent to UK. Any soldier who had conducted himself with distinction would have details of his action summarised in the dispatch. As the honours and awards system became formalised, then the award of MiD continued as a means of recording those whose actions were noteworthy but not judged to be sufficiently good to merit a state gallantry or meritorious service award. Close |
Death information | |
Died when | 24/25-9-1944 |
Died where | Oosterbeek |
Spot | River Rhine |
Map reference | Unknown |
Burial Location | No known grave |
Grave number | Unknown |
Miscellaneous information | |
Personal notes | |
Capt. Louis volunteered to cross from the south side of the Rhine to the besieged troops in Oosterbeek by assault boat with his CO under a Red Cross flag. Was captured then released to return to south bank. That night he returned with the 4th Dorsets in an attack to get more supplies through. There is evidence that Capt. Louis drowned trying to swim the Rhine during the night crossing (24/25 Sept.) back for more medical supplies. | |
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Personal information | |
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Age | 29 |
Nationality | British |
Date / place of birth | Unknown |
Military information | |
Army Number | 112068 |
Rank | Capt. |
Function | attached HQ 1st Airborne Corps |
Platoon / Troop / Flight | Unknown |
Company / Squadron | Unknown |
Unit / Group | 133 Parachute Field Ambulance |
Division / Transport / Command | 1st Airborne Division |
Regiment | Royal Army Medical Corps |
Decoration | MiD MiDMentioned in Despatches (MiD) is not a medal per se but comprises an oak leaf emblem which is worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon/medal. As the name implies, its origins are in the days when senior officers reported progress with operations and campaigns by means of dispatches sent to UK. Any soldier who had conducted himself with distinction would have details of his action summarised in the dispatch. As the honours and awards system became formalised, then the award of MiD continued as a means of recording those whose actions were noteworthy but not judged to be sufficiently good to merit a state gallantry or meritorious service award. Close |
Death information | |
Died when | 24/25-9-1944 |
Died where | Oosterbeek |
Spot | River Rhine |
Map reference | Unknown |
Burial Location | No known grave |
Grave number | Unknown |
Miscellaneous information | |
Personal notes | |
Capt. Louis volunteered to cross from the south side of the Rhine to the besieged troops in Oosterbeek by assault boat with his CO under a Red Cross flag. Was captured then released to return to south bank. That night he returned with the 4th Dorsets in an attack to get more supplies through. There is evidence that Capt. Louis drowned trying to swim the Rhine during the night crossing (24/25 Sept.) back for more medical supplies. | |
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Roll of Honour: British 1st Airborne Division
September 17th 1944 - September 25th 1944
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