10540 Major-General Sir Cecil Miller SMITH, CB, KBE, MC, MiD**, Royal Army Service Corps

Personal Number: 10540
Rank: Major-General
Name: Sir Cecil Miller SMITH, CB, KBE, MC, MiD**
Unit: Royal Army Service Corps


London Gazette : 19 January 1915
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INFANTRY.
The undermentioned Cadets and ex-Cadets of the Officers Training Corps to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 15th January, 1915: —
Cecil Miller Smith.

London Gazette : 21 December 1915
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets,, from the Royal Military College, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 22nd December,, 1915:—
REGULAR FORCES.
The Army Service Corps.
Cecil Miller Smith.

London Gazette : 1 April 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period August, 1939, to November, 1940: —
Royal Army Service Corps.
Smith, Lt.-Col. C. M., M.C., A.M.I.Mech.E. (10540).

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during 'the period February, 1941, to July, 1941: —
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Cecil Miller Smith, M.C. (10540), Royal Army Service Corps.

London Gazette : 15 December 1942
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November, 1941, to April, 1942: —
Royal Army Service Corps.
Brig, (actg.) C. M. Smith, O.B.E., M.G. (10540).

London Gazette : 28 May 1943
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REGULAR ARMY.
War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Col.) (temp. Brig.) C. M. Smith, O.B-.E., M.C., A.M.I.Mech.E. (10540), R.A.S.C., is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 15th Mar. 1943.

London Gazette : 6 January 1944
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in .recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major-General (acting) Cecil Miller Smith, O.B,E.. M.C. (10540), Royal Army Service Corps.

London Gazette : 2 August 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) C. M. SMITH, C.B.E., M.C. (10540), late R.A.S.C.

London Gazette : 15 August 1946
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have 'been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
Major-General (temporary) Cecil Miller SMITH, C.B.E., M.C. (10540), late Royal Army Service Corps.

London Gazette : 3 December 1946
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) C. M. SMITH, C.B.E., M.C., A M.I Mech.E. (10540), 23rd Nov. 1946, with seniority 28th Dec. 1944.

London Gazette : 1 January 1947
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Major-General (temporary) Cecil Miller SMITH, C.B.E., M.C., A.M.I.Mech.E. (10540), late Royal Army Service Corps.

London Gazette : 14 March 1947
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) C. M. SMITH, C.B.E., M.C., A.M.I. Mech. E. (10540), is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen. for the period 31st Jan. 1947 to 5th Mar. 1947 (incl.).

London Gazette : 8 April 1947
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Maj.-Gen. C. M. SMITH, A.M.I.Mech.E. (10540), is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen. for the period 31st Jan. 1947 to 5th Mar. 1947 (incl.). (Substituted for the notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 14th Mar. 1947.)

London Gazette : 6 April 1951
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COMMANDS & STAFF.
Maj.-Gen. C. M. SMITH, C.B,, C.B.E., M.C. (10540), late R.A.S.C., relinquishes appointment as Director of Supplies and Transport, War Office, 8th Mar. 1951, remaining on full pay.

London Gazette : 7 June 1951
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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 Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
To be Ordinary Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major-General Cecil Miller SMITH, C.B., C.B.E., M.C., A.M.I.Mech.E. (10540), late Royal Army Service Corps (now retired).

 

London Gazette : 1 April 1941
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Medal card of Smith, Cecil Miller Corps: Royal Army Service Corps Rank: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 372/18/127691
Description: Medal card of Smith, Cecil Miller
Corps Regiment No Rank
Royal Army Service Corps Second Lieutenant
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant
Date: 1914-1920

 

Recommendation for Award for Smith, Cecil Miller Rank: Major Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/76/56
Name Smith, Cecil Miller
Rank: Major
Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 30 December 1941

 

London Gazette : 15 December 1942
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Recommendation for Award for Smith, Cecil Miller Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/77/449
Name Smith, Cecil Miller
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 10540
Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 06 January 1944

 

London Gazette : 2 August 1945
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See also:

• Biography of Lieutenant-General Cecil Miller Smith (1896 – 1988), Great Britain
  
• https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/...gxMDAxODgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDgxMDAxOTUkajAkbDAkaDA.
  
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• https://www.britishmilitaryhistory....018/09/Northern-Command-History-Personnel.pdf
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