| Surname: | Connett |
| Initials: | C B |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 1477563 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Royal Artillery, Anti-Aircraft, 9/5/41 transferred to CMP. 4/3/46 To discharge. 11 Armoured Division Pro Coy. Cecil Bernard Connet. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37521 Page: 1714 April 4, 1946) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation not found |
| Decoration: | Belgian Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm (London Gazette: 37853 Page: 326 Jan. 16, 1947) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for Belgian Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm: Cpl CONNETT served with the 159 Infantry Brigade, 11 Armoured Division, throughout the Divisional campaigns. His determination, initiative, and devotion to duty during the advance of the Brigade through France to Antwerp and beyond, was largely responsible for the free movement of all elements of the Headquarters, thus maintaining the speed of the advance.Capt Thomas OC 11 Armd Div Pro Coy. Maj-Gen Comd 11 Armd Div. Lt Gen Roberts GOC 8 Corps District. National Archive WO 373/111/22 Bundle 2. |