34483 Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred John ODLING-SMEE, OBE, MiD, Royal Sussex Regiment & CO 5 Buffs

Personal Number: 34483
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Name: Alfred John ODLING-SMEE, OBE, MiD
Unit: Royal Sussex Regiment ; CO 5th Bn Buffs


London Gazette : 14 March 1939
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INFANTRY
R. Sussex R.—
Capt. A. J. Odling-Smee is secd, for serv. as Adjt. T.A. 20th Feb. 1939.

London Gazette : 4 September 1942
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The .undermentioned Capts. to be Majs. :—
3rd Sept: 1942:—
R. Sussex R.
A. J. Odling-Smee (34483)

London Gazette : 29 November 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
R. Sussex R.
Lt.-Col. (temp.) A. J. ODLING-SMEE (34483).

London Gazette : 13 December 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the {following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Lieutenant Colonel (temporary) Alfred John ODLING-SMEE (34483). The Royal Sussex Regiment (Kingsbridge).

 

London Gazette : 29 November 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Odling-Smee, Alfred John Rank: Sub Major; Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/74/255
Name Odling-Smee, Alfred John
Rank: Sub Major; Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 34483
Regiment: Royal Sussex posted 5 Buffs
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 13 December 1945