4554 Lieutenant-General Sir Montagu George North STOPFORD, GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, MiD, Rifle Brigade

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    Personal Number: 4554
    Rank: Lieutenant-General
    Name: Sir Montagu George North STOPFORD, GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, MiD
    Unit: Rifle Brigade


    London Gazette : 19 September 1911
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28532/page/6883/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 20th September, 1911:—
    The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own),
    Montagu George North Stopford.

    London Gazette : 3 January 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29889/supplement/182/data.pdf
    ATTACHED TOHD.QB. UNITS
    Brig. Majors.—
    Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, Rif. Brig., vice Bt. Maj. G. Blewitt, M.C., Oxf. & Bucks. L.I. 5th Dec. 1916.

    London Gazette : 26 April 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30653/supplement/5043/data.pdf
    GENERAL STAFF.
    G.S.Os., 2nd Grade.—
    20th Jan. 1918:—
    And to be temp. Majors whilst so empld.: —
    Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rif. Brig. 25th Mar. 1918.

    London Gazette : 23 February 1926
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33135/page/1340/data.pdf
    ESTABLISHMENTS.
    The undermentioned appt. is made:—
    SMALL ARMS SCHOOL.
    G.S.O. (Cl. CO).—Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., vice Maj. A. C. Vicary, D.S.O., M.C., Gloster E. 13th Feb. 1926.

    London Gazette : 2 July 1929
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33513/page/4363/data.pdf
    HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made.
    1st July 1929:—
    To be Bt. Majs. :—
    Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde.

    London Gazette : 21 February 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33582/page/1144/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: -
    Bt.-Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., Bde. Maj., llth Inf. Bde. 13th Feb. 1930.

    London Gazette : 24 May 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33828/page/3348/data.pdf
    MEMORANDA.
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., to be Staff Offr. (G.S.O., 2nd Grade), to-the Inspr.-Gen., K. Afr. Rif. 17th May 1932.

    London Gazette : 20 January 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33904/page/443/data.pdf
    Rifle Sde.—
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., to be Maj. 17th Jan. 1933.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1935
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34120/page/61/data.pdf
    HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st Jan. 1935:—
    To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
    Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5017/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
    Rifle Bde.
    Bt. Col. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C.

    London Gazette : 12 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34541/page/5186/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Cols:—
    Ma]. & Bt Col M G N Stopford,MC, from Rifle Bde , 25th July 1938, with seniority 12th Jan 1938

    London Gazette : 11 July 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34893/supplement/4261/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned awards for gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations.:—
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Colonel (acting Brigadier) Montagu George North Stopford, M.C., late The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).

    London Gazette : 11 February 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35071/supplement/813/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Col. (temp. Brig.) M. G. N. Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (4544), to be a Comdr., and is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 27th Jan. 1941.

    London Gazette : 27 January 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35433/supplement/437/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Cols. (actg. Maj.-Gens.) to be temp. Maj.-Gens.:—
    M. G. N. Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (4554). 27th Jan. 1942.

    London Gazette : 20 November 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35790/supplement/5023/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. (temp. Maj. Gen.) M. G. N. Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (4554) is granted the actg. rank of Lt. Gen. nth Nov. 1942.

    London Gazette : 2 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36033/supplement/2419/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
    To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    Major-General (acting Lieutenant-General) Montagu George North Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (47658), late The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).

    London Gazette : 12 November 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36244/supplement/4961/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY .
    Maj.-Gen. (actg. Lt.-Gen.) M. G. N. Stopford, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4554), to be temp. Lt.-Gen. 11th Nov. 1943.

    London Gazette : 17 April 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37033/supplement/2011/data.pdf
    Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) Sir Montagu G. N. Stopford, K.B.E., C .B ., D.S.O., M.C. (4554). to be Lt.-Gen., 17th Apr. 1945, with seniority, 1st Sept. 1944.

    London Gazette : 19 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3746/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: —
    Commands and Staff.
    Lt.-Gen. (temp.) Sir M. G. N. STOPFORD, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4554), late Rifle Bde.

    London Gazette : 5 November 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37775/supplement/5397/data.pdf
    Lt.-Gen. Sir Montagu G. N. STOPFORD, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4554), to be General, 30th Oct. 1946, with seniority 1st Oct. 1946.

    London Gazette : 7 November 1958
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41541/supplement/6786/data.pdf
    R.B.
    REGULAR ARMY
    Gen. Sir Montagu George North STOPFORD, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O.. M.C. (4554), relinquishes the appointment of Colonel Commandant, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), 7th Nov. 1958, tenure expired.

    London Gazette : 18 May 1962
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42677/page/4017/data.pdf
    Commission signed by The Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
    General Sir Montagu George North Stopford, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., to be a Deputy Lieutenant.
    Dated this 11th day of May 1962.
     
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