Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry
- Date of birth:
- March 26th, 1893 (Brechin/Angus, Scotland)
- Date of death:
- September 28th, 1971 (Brechin/Angus, Scotland)
- Service number:
- 8265
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
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Military Cross (MC)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Captain
- Unit:
- Scotish Rifles, British Army
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1918
Croix de Guerre (1914-1918)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Captain
- Unit:
- Scotish Rifles, British Army
- Awarded on:
- December 15th, 1919
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Brigadier
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 56th (London) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- June 11th, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Brigadier
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 153rd Infantry Brigade, 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- January 14th, 1943
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Brigadier
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 153rd Infantry Brigade, 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- July 8th, 1943
Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Major-General
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 56th (London) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- January 13th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Major-General
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- August 24th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Major-General
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- September 28th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Major-General
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- 1944
"General GRAHAM commanded the 50h Northumbrian Division which assaulted on the NORMANDY beaches on D Day. Sthe skill with which he handled the Division in this most vital operation is worthy of the highest praise. Under his superb leadership the Division were able to win and maintain a very important bridgehead which had the greates influence on the ensuing campaign.
Throughout the battle for France General GRAHAM showed the highest qualities of enterprise and skill. He contributed very greatley to the success of the battles which cleared NORTHERN FRANCE of the Germans by the 31st August 1944.""
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major-General
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- March 22nd, 1945
Legion of Merit - Commander (LoM - C)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major-General
- Unit:
- Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- January 16th, 1947
Sanct Olavs Orden Commander
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major-General
- Unit:
- British Land Forces Norway, British Army
- Awarded on:
- May 23rd, 1947
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
War Diary mentions
23 September 1944 WO 171/1302 - 6 Green Howards
Maj.Gen. Graham, The Div Comdr, visited the Bn and gave orders to remain where we were.
9 October 1944 WO 171/1276 - 2 Cheshire Regiment
Leaves to see Maj-Gen Graham G.O.C. 50 (N) Div re D.F. Tasks.
15 October 1944 WO 171/1276 - 2 Cheshire Regiment
C.O. to Div HQ to see G.O.C. Maj Gen Graham re D.F. Tasks and Harrassing Fire.
22 October 1944 WO 171/1276 - 2 Cheshire Regiment
Commanding Officer to Divisional HQ to attend a conference with Maj-Gen Lyne G.O.C. 50 (N) Div who has relieved Maj-Gen Graham for a period.
21 November 1944 WO 171/1276 - 2 Cheshire Regiment
C.O. to Div HQ to see Maj General Graham re relief of Div.
5 December 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Maj. General D.A.H. Graham C.B. C.B.E. D.S.O. M.C. addresses all ranks giving reasons for change of roll of Div.
5 December 1944 WO 171/1302 - 6 Green Howards
6 Green Howards represented at HQ 69 Inf Bde when the Div Comdr (Maj Gen Graham) addressed units of the Bde. He said goodbye to those who were leaving and explained the reasons for the breaking-up of the Div.
31 December 1944 WO 171/1302 - 6 Green Howards
GOC (Maj Gen Graham) visited Bn HQ and was met by the CO.
Sources
- - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31688/supplement/15578
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30450/supplement/30
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3917
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37853/supplement/323
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37961/supplement/2290
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35586/page/2483
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/258
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1548
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36720/supplement/4474
- Recommendation for Award for Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry Rank: Brigadier ... | The National Archives
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