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Soldier Details:
Surname: Ralli
Initials:   S.A.
Rank:   Captain
Army No.:  15473
Notes:   10th Hussars Later Major. From Stanhoe, Norfolk. DAPM to PM BEF 40. APM 9 Corps 42. APM X Corps 43.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1940-12-20 Gazette Issue: 35020 Gazette Page: 7175
Citation:   BEF.
  2. Decoration:   Member of the British Empire Gazette Date: 1943-09-23 Gazette Issue: 36180 Gazette Page: 4215
Citation:   North Africa. Citation for MBE: Major RALLI has been A.P.M. of 9 Corps and throughout the whole period of the recent opertions from early April to the end of the TUNIS battle he has performed outstanding service. The organisation of all traffic control, route reconnaissance and the very difficult organisation of reception arrangments for many thousands of prisoners of war have all been carried out with outstanding efficiency and with unstinting energy. For long periods on end Major RALLI has been unable to get rest or sleep and has maintained throughout a quiet efficiency which has been an outstanding example. DA & QMG 9 Corps. Lt Gen Comd 9 Corps. General GOC in C First Army. National Archive 373/71 Pt.1.