Personal Number: 228334 Rank: Second Lieutenant Name: Derek Neilson BRINSON Unit: Welsh Guards London Gazette : 20 March 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35493/supplement/1268/data.pdf The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts.:— 7th Mar. 1942:— FOOT GUARDS. W. G'ds. Derek Neilson BRINSON (228334). London Gazette : 1 March 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36961/supplement/1175/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:— The Military Cross. Lieutenant Derek Neilson Brinson (228334), Welsh Guards (Chester).
Recommendation for Award for Brinson, Derek Neilson Rank: Lieutenant Service... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/51/201 Name Brinson, Derek Neilson Rank: Lieutenant Service No: 228334 Regiment: 2 Battalion Welsh Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45 Award: Mlitary Cross Date of announcement in London Gazette: 1 March 1945