Geoffrey Cuthbert Allchin, KBE, CMG, MC

Previously engaged to Katharine Theodosia Sinclair of Carhampton, Somerset (1929), but it does not appear that the marriage took place. She married William Codrington in 1935 and died in 2011.

Who Was Who

ALLCHIN, Sir; Geoffrey Cuthbert (b. Longfield, Kent 10 May 1895 - d. 10 January 1968) KBE, 1954; CMG 1945; MC 1917; son of late T. C. Allchin, Longfield, Kent; married 1940, Hon. Muriel Letitia Swinfen Eady (died 1957), daughter of 1st Baron Swinfen of Chertsey; no children. Education: Haileybury; Trinity, Cambridge. Work: European War, 1914-1919, Royal West Kent Regiment and RE in France and Belgium, Capt. (MC); BA (Hons) Cambridge, 1920; entered HM Consular Service, 1919; served in Morocco, 1920-1930; Foreign Office, 1931; Head of Consular Dept, 1943-1946; Inspector, 1947-1949; HM Minister, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1949-1955, Ambassador, September 1955, retired. Grand Cross Order Adolph of Nassau, 1953. Address: Longfield, Kent. Telephone: 2116. Clubs: Oxford and Cambridge.

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• First Name: Geoffrey Cuthbert
• Initials: G
• Surname: Allchin
• Nationality: British
• Rank: Temporary Lieutenant
• Gallantry Awards: Military Cross

Instituted on 28th December 1914 the Military Cross (M.C.) is the third level military decoration awarded to Officers.
This decoration was awarded to Geoffrey Cuthbert Allchin for an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy.

• Gazette Info: 6462
• Gazette Date: 03/06/1918
• Duty Location: France & Flanders

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