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Birks, H L
UK, Army List, 1942
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Birks, H L
UK, Army List, 1942
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Full Name
Birks, H L
Nationality
British
Further Information
Graduate of Senior Wing, Staff College or the equivalent, or prior to 1939, of Staff College, Denotes the holder of an appointment (a) at War Office, (b) in Commands, (c) in Establishments, where no reference to the appointment or no general reference, such as (Spec. Appt) is recorded,
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Temp Col 3/2/1941, Acting Brig 22/9/1941
Rank Name
Major
Rank (2nd)
W S /Lt Col
Rank Date (2nd)
3 Feb 1941
Service
British Army
Regiment
Royal Tank Regiment
Seniority Date
1 Jan 1936
Unit Seniority Date
1 Aug 1938
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
regiment
Royal Tank Regiment
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Publication Title
UK, Army List, 1942
Content Source
Fold3
Last Updated
28/10/2023
Description
The official published Lists are often one of the best ways to trace an officer's career in the British Services.
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