John MacDonell (British Army officer)
John Ronald MacDonell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1899 |
| Died | 5 September 1944 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar |
DSO* (4 March 1899 – 5 September 1944) was a British Army officer who served as acting General Officer Commanding 1st Armoured Division during the Second World War
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Military career
MacDonell was
First Battle of Ruweisat Ridge in North Africa in July 1942.[3] He briefly served as acting General Officer Commanding 1st Armoured Division in North Africa from 19 March 1944 to 24 March 1944.[4] He was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and was awarded a bar to his DSO on 3 September 1944, two days before his death in action in Italy on 5 September 1944.[5]
Family
He was married to Eldred Mary MacDonell.[6]
References
- ^ Army List 1922
- ^ "No. 33442". The London Gazette. 27 November 1928. p. 7777.
- ISBN 978-0712668279.
- ISBN 978-1-84342-474-1.. pp. 13–15
- ^ "No. 37340". The London Gazette (Supplement). 3 September 1944. p. 5432.
- ^ "Glencorse: 9th Queen's Royal Lancers War Memorial". Roll of Honour. Retrieved 5 February 2022.