Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Acting Captain

Unit:

2nd Battalion Black Watch, 21st (Bareilly) Brigade, 7th (Meerut) Division, British Army

Awarded on:

August 25th, 1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

2nd Battalion Black Watch, 21st (Bareilly) Brigade, 7th (Meerut) Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 30th, 1918

"During the action against the Turkish Tabsor position on September 19th, 1918, and during the subsequent advance, he was invariably to the fore and set a fine example of coolness, courage and utter disregard of danger. When the regiment occupied the El Medjel position on the evening of September 19th, 1918, Capt. Ritchie carried a Lewis gun up part of the way as its carrier was exhausted, and thereby materially assisted in driving off an enemy picquet which was holding up the attack on top of the hill. His services throughout the two attacks, and the subsequent trying marches, were of inestimable value to the regiment."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, II Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, II Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

July 26th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, Eighth Army, British Army

Awarded on:

May 15th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, Eighth Army, British Army

Awarded on:

June 30th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-general

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-general

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-General

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

March 22nd, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-General

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

July 5th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-General

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

August 9th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-general

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1946

"Lt. Gen. RITCHIE has commanded 12 Corps during the operations for the liberation of HOLLAND. The outstanding services of this officer were a major contribution in the speedy defeat of the enemy."

Royal Decree no. 20 (17-11-1945)

Rank:

General

Unit:

Far East Land Forces (FARELF), British Army

Awarded on:

June 12th, 1947

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

General

Unit:

Headquarters, XII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

January 16th, 1948

"Lieutenant General Neil M. Ritchie, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. British Army, While serving as a General Officer commanding 12th Corps (British) during the period from 13 December 1944 to 3 February 1945, General Ritchie and his Staff cooperated to the fullest extent with the Commanding General and Staff of the XIII Corps, United States Army, in establishing the Defense of a sector in Holland and Germany forces. If launched by the enemy such a counter-attack might have driven a dangerous salient between the British and American forces. Through personal conferences between the Corps Commanders and the continuous liaison mained, plans were made for launching a joint attack to drive the enemy across the Roer River, principally in the 12th Corps (British) zone. Under the superior leadership of General Ritchie, this attack was launched with such aggressiveness that when the units of the XIII Corps attacked on 26 January 1945, they were able to take their objectives with a minimum loss of personnel and equipment. General Ritchie's constant desire to assist and cooperate throughout the period in question furthered the splendid spirit of cooperation that exists between the British and American forces."

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 7th, 1951

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

July 2nd, 1963