Padre East after receiving MBE and M.C. at Buckingham Place by His Majesty The King, 28 May 1945

48th Highlander’s Padre H/Maj East receives MBE and MC – 28 May 1945

The Long and short of It. Tallest and shortest officers at investiture at Buckingham Palace are pictured after receiving decorations from His Majesty the King. They are: Major Alex Gagnon, Quebec City, awarded the MBE, and Major Stewart B. East, CCS, Toronto and Jarvis, who received both the MBE and the M.C. (Canadian Army Overseas Photo) 28/5/45. P0616

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Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 3, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
England, London, Buckingham
Associated event
Padre East received MBE and MC
Associated name(s)
Major Alex Gagnon / Major Stewart B. Padre East
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