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Soldier Details:
Surname: Talbot
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  1985015
Notes:   CMP. Formerly Royal Engineers. 7/12/40 Transferred to CMP. 16/1/42 Discharged to Commission. London Gazette 35458, page 765, 17/2/45. General List. The undermentioned to be 2/Lt's: 1985015 James Talbot (224053). From General List to Royal Engineers, War Subs. Lt. 1/11/42.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Member of the British Empire Gazette Date: 1943-04-20 Gazette Issue: 35984 Gazette Page: 1807
Citation:   The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner: to be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: Lieutenant James Talbot (224053), Corps of Royal Engineers (Orrell, Lancashire).