Basic Details Surname Otway Forenames T. B. H. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order), L.H. (Legion D'honeur) Notes Commanded 9 Para at Merville Battery 6 June 1944 (D Day) Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 9 Para Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Col Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel