11298 Colonel John Peyton ROBINSON, OBE, MiD*, 8 King's Royal Irish Hussars

Personal Number: 11298
Rank: Colonel
Name: John Peyton ROBINSON, OBE, MiD*
Unit: 8 King's Royal Irish Hussars


London Gazette : 23 August 1915
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CAVALRY.
Reserve Regiments.
John Peyton Robinson to be temporary Second Lieutenant. Dated 16th August, 1915.

London Gazette : 16 June 1916
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CAVALRY.
The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lts. relin- quish the rank of temp. Lt. on ceasing to 3je empld. with Res. Regts.:—
31st May 1916.
J. P. Robinson.

London Gazette : 20 June 1917
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned candidates, nominated for Commissions in the Regular Army, under paragraph 3 of Army Order 295 of 1916. 21st June 1917.
WITH SENIORITY AS STATED AGAINST THEIR NAMES.
CAVALRY.
To be 2nd Lts., and to refcain their higher rank where specified and seniority in their present units until ordered to join a Regular Unit:—
Hrs.—
Temp. 2nd Lt. John Peyton Robinson. 16th May 1916.

London Gazette : 3 July 1931
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HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made.
1st July 1931:—
To be Bt. Majs.
Capt. J. P. Robinson, 8th H.

London Gazette : 22 December 1933
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CAVALRY.
8th H.—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. J. P. Robinson to be Maj. 19th Dec. 1933.

London Gazette : 16 June 1937
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MEMORANDA.
The undermentioned appts. are made to the British Mil. Mission attached to the Egyptian Army:—
To be Instrs.: —
Motor Cav.—
Maj. J. P. Robinson, 8th H. 30th May 1937.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Majs. are secd, ist Aug. 1938:—
CAVALRY.
8th H.
(local Lt.-Col.) J. P. Robinson

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 Armoured Corps (Hussars).
Robinson, Maj. (actg. Lt.-Col.) J. P. (11298).

London Gazette : 29 September 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:—
Royal Armoured Corps.
8th H.
Lt.-Col. J. P. Robinson (11298).

London Gazette : 13 December 1945
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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 Italy: —
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Colonel (temporary) John Percival ROBINSON (11298), 8th Ring's Royal Irish Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps (Midhurst, Sussex).

London Gazette : 17 January 1946
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ERRATA.
Order of the British Empire.
The particulars of the following appointments are as now shown and not as shown in the London Gazette: —
No. 37386, dated the 13th December, 1945:—
Page 6059:
For Colonel (temporary) John Peyton ROBINSON (11298), 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps (Midhurst, Sussex).
Read Colonel (temporary) John Peyton ROBINSON (11298), 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps (London, W.i).

London Gazette : 1 March 1946
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REGULAR ARMY .
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS.
8th H.
Lt.-Col. J. P. ROBINSON (11298) having exceeded the age limit of retirement, retires on ret. pay, 28th Feb. 1946, and is granted the hon. rank of Col.

 

London Gazette : 1 April 1941
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London Gazette : 29 September 1942
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Recommendation for Award for Robinson, John Peyton Rank: Sub Lieutenant Colonel;... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/74/239
Name Robinson, John Peyton
Rank: Sub Lieutenant Colonel; Temporary Colonel
Service No: 11298
Regiment: Headquarters Allied PW Repatriation Unit
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 13 December 1945

 

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