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George David Falloon

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Officers' Book, 14th Brigade

Captain G D Falloon, M.C., C.F.

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  • Title
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    George David AWMM
  • Surname
    • Falloon AWMM
    • M.C., C.F. Public - Dale - Researcher - 11 October 2017 - Officers' Book, 14th Brigade, N.Z.E.F.I.P.
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    WWII 254619 AWMM
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    Male AWMM
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  • Birth
    12 November 1911 AWMM Oamaru, Otago AWMM
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    Ngapara, Oamaru Public - Dale - Researcher - 11 October 2017 - Officers' Book, 14th Brigade, N.Z.E.F.I.P.
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  • Address before enlistment
    • WW2 Pre 1943 AWMM 208 Leith St., Dunedin AWMM
    • WW2 Pre 1945 AWMM 208 Leith St., Dunedin AWMM
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    • WW2 Mrs. M.M. Falloon, 106 Tomes Rd., Papanui, Christchurch (w) AWMM
    • WW2 Mrs. M.M. Falloon, 106 Tomes Rd., Papanui, Christchurch (w) AWMM
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    WW2 Student/Civilian AWMM
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  • Rev G. D. Falloon, MC, m.i.d.; Christchurch; born NZ 12 Nov 1911; student.
    (Kay, R. 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion. p. 509.) (Source: Kay, R. 27 (Machine Gun Battalion. p.509.)

    'Padre G. D. Falloon, was with the 35th Battalion when it went into action on Vella Lavella, and for his work in that campaign he was awarded the Military Cross and also mentioned in despatches. The citation to this award pays tribute to his ‘complete disregard of his own safety in order to succour the sick, wounded, and fighting soldier. In spite of the presence of the enemy he carried heavy loads of comforts, unescorted, to the forward troops under the worst possible jungle conditions, and his part in holding the morale of the men cannot be assessed too highly. He personally assisted and supervised the bringing in of all killed in action, overcoming almost insurmountable difficulties…. His fearlessness and presence in the front line was an inspiration to all….’' (Source: Waters, Sydney D.; Ross, Squadron Leader J. M. S.; Underhill, Rev. M. L.; Winhall, Rev. N. E. Chaplains. p. 121.) AWMM
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    'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Fiji and New Caledonia from 1st September 1943 to 2th February 1944.' (London Gazette, 27 July 1944, p.3505.). Military Cross.
    http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36627/supplements/3505
    Further Reference
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    • Kay, R. (1958). 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. AWMM
      p.509. AWMM
    • Brinkman, A. H. L. (1947). The 35th Battalion: a Record of Service of the 35th Battalion with the Third Division in the Pacific. The Third New Zealand Division Histories. Auckland, New Zealand: Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd. AWMM
      pp.33, 58, 63-64, 105, 117. AWMM
    • Rev. M. L. Underhill ... [et al.] (1950). New Zealand chaplains in the Second World War. Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch, Wellington, N.Z. AWMM
      p.121. AWMM
    • Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 12 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1943 to 31st December, 1943). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      p.60 AWMM
    • Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 15 (Embarkations from 1st January, 1945 to 31st December, 1945). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      p.46 AWMM

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