| Surname: | Blenkharn |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Army Number: | 338501 |
| Notes: | Formerly Coldstream Guards. Discharged to Commission. London Gazette 36952, page 1056, 23/2/45. Border Regt. 2655255 WOI John Blenkharn (228501) from CMP is granted an Immediate Emergency Commission from the ranks in the rank of 2/Lt. 15/12/44. Liaison Officer with US Army for 21st Army Group. 103 Pro Coy. 1/1/1942 RSM Guards Armd Div Pro Coy. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37340 Page: 5446 Nov. 8, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. |
| Decoration: | US Bronze Star (London Gazette: 37761 Page: 5139 Oct. 17, 1946) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for US Bronze Star: At start of the counter-attack in the Ardennes, it became vital that a reliable Military Police officer should be sent to American Army as Liaison Officer, and Lt. Blenkharn was detached from 120 Pro Coy on the 17th December 1944. From 17th December 1944 Blenkharn liaised with HQ 9th US Army until 25th December 1944 and from 26th December 1944 until completion of the offensive on 20th February 1945 he liaised with 1st US Army in the Advanced Zone of Communications. During the period he was detached to US Army he did invaluable and untiring work during very involved operations tying up American and British troops. More than this, from his previous large practical experience as RSM Guards Armd Division Provost Coy he was able to afford the Americans every material assistance which they were pleased to record when his attachment to them ceased. Lt. Blenhard distinguished himself by this meritorious service.Capt T Clark OC & DAPM 120 Pro Coy CMP. Col W J Humphrey Comd GHQ Troops.National Archive WO 373/147. |
| Decoration: | C in C Certificate for good service (London Gazette: War Diary Page: WO 166/6483 June 23, 1942) |
| Citation: | RSM. |
