Ian Garrow
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Lieutenant-Colonel Ian Grant Garrow DSO (24 August 1908 - 28 March 1976)[1] was a British army officer with the Highland Light Infantry. He was the founder of the Pat O'Leary Line in Marseilles which helped Allied soldiers and airmen escape Nazi-occupied France.
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Captain Ian Grant Garrow | |
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Born | (1908-08-24)24 August 1908 |
Died | 28 March 1976(1976-03-28) (aged 67) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1930-1958 |
Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit | Highland Light Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
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