Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters, Blade Force, British Army

Awarded on:

February 11th, 1943

Recommendation:
"This officer, between 25 Nov and 11 Dec, commanded a composite force mainly of 6 Armd Div. During this period he showed outstanding qualities of leadership and handled his command with great skill and coolness under difficult conditions. By his skilful handling he inflicted heavy casualties on German tanks on 26 Nov and again on German Inf on 11 Dec.

The task given to his force demanded a high standard of discipline and endurance; the excellent results achieved were largely due to this officers' personal example and unfailing cheerfulness under trying conditions."

LG 35898/744
WO 373/1/2

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 2nd Armoured Brigade, 6th Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

January 27th, 1944

Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa."

LG 36349/520

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 5th, 1945

LG 37161/3489

Rank:

Lieutenant-general

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1956

LG 40669/3

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 10th, 1961

LG 42370/4145

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Field Marshal

Awarded on:

April 25th, 1980

LG 48167/6159