Henry Eyres-Monsell, 2nd Viscount Monsell
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Henry Bolton Graham Eyres-Monsell (1905–1994) served in the Intelligence Corps during the Second World War, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was mentioned in dispatches
on 16 September 1943 and recommended for the MBE
for his services to security during the planning stages of Operation Torch
. No confirmation of this latter award has been found. However, he was awarded the United States Medal of Freedom with Bronze Palm. He died without issue so the title Viscount Monsell is now extinct.
Mentioned in Dispatches
A soldier Mentioned in Despatches is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy.In a number of countries, a soldier's name must be mentioned in...
on 16 September 1943 and recommended for the MBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
for his services to security during the planning stages of Operation Torch
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa in World War II during the North African Campaign, started on 8 November 1942....
. No confirmation of this latter award has been found. However, he was awarded the United States Medal of Freedom with Bronze Palm. He died without issue so the title Viscount Monsell is now extinct.