Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Wolff | |
Initials:   | J.P.G. | |
Rank:   | Major | |
Army No.:  | 126838 | |
Notes:   | CMP. From Andover. Discharged to commission. London Gazette 34839, 2548, 3/4/40. General List. the undermentioned to be 2/Lts's. 1/5/40, Sgt Jack Phillip Gavin Wolff (126838) from CMP. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (3)
  | 1. Decoration:   Member of the British Empire | Gazette Date: 1945-03-29 | Gazette Issue: 37004 | Gazette Page: 1708 |
Citation:   North West Europe. Capt. Temp Major. John Philip Albert Galvin Wolff, Intelligence Corps. Citation for MBE: Major WOLFF has, until very recently, been 2nd-in-Command of a Special Forces Detachment attached to 2nd Army. Now his is commanding it. At all times he has shewn exceptional keenness and initiative. During the rapid advance through Belgium, in particular, his enterprise and skillful handling were largely responsible for the very close co-ordination of Resistance Activities with 2nd Army operations. |
  | 2. Decoration:   Knight Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau/Sword | Gazette Date: 1947-05-23 | Gazette Issue: 37961 | Gazette Page: 2289 |
Citation:   Maj (temporary) Jack Philip Albert Galvin Wolff, MBE (126838), Intelligence Corps. |
  | 3. Decoration:   King Haakon VII Liberty Medal | Gazette Date: 1948-03-19 | Gazette Issue: 38240 | Gazette Page: 1921 |
Citation:   Maj (temporary Jack Philip Albert Galvin Wolff, MBE (126838), Intelligence Corps. |