130301 Vernon Forbes ERSKINE-CRUM, CIE, MC, MiD, Scots Guards

Personal Number: 130301
Rank: Captain
Name: Vernon Forbes ERSKINE-CRUM, MC, MiD
Unit: Scots Guards


London Gazette : 24 May 1940
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The undermentioned Cadets, from 166th, 167th, 168th and 170th Officer Cadet Training Units, to be 2nd Lts. Except as otherwise stated. 18th May 1940:—
FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.
Vernon Forbes ERSKINE-CRUM (130301).

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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Mentioned in Despatches
Capt. (temp.) V. F. Erskine-Crum (130301).

London Gazette : 29 March 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37004/supplement/1710/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe: —
The Military Cross.
Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Vernon Forbes Erskine-Crum (130301), Scots Guards (Henley-on-Thames).

London Gazette : 1 January 1946
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S. G'ds.
The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts., 2nd Jan. 1946, with seniority as shown:-
War Subs. Capt. Vernon Forbes ERSKINE-CRUM, M.C. (130301), from emerg. commn., 9th Sept. 1941.

London Gazette : 29 January 1946
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S. G'ds.
2nd Lt. (War Subs. Capt.) Vernon Forbes ERSKINE-CRUM, M.C. (130301), from emerg. commn., to be Lt., 2nd Jan. 1946, with "seniority 28th A ug. 1941. (Substituted for the notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated ist Jan. 1946.)

London Gazette : 2 July 1946
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FOOT GUARDS
The undermentioned Lts to be Capts 1st July,
S. G'ds.
(War Subs. Capt ) V. F ERSKINE-CRUM (130301).

London Gazette : 1 January 1948
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders, as on the 14th August, 1947, for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire:—
To be Companions of the said Most Eminent Order:—
Lieutenant-Colonel Vernon Forbes ERSKINE- CRUM, !M.C., Conference Secretary to His Excellency the Viceroy.

London Gazette : 9 November 1956
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REGULAR ARMY.
ANNUAL BREVETS.
The undermentioned Majs. to be Brevet Lt.-Cols.:—
V. F. ERSKINE-CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301) S.G.

London Gazette : 11 April 1958
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FOOT GUARDS
S.G.
REGULAR ARMY.
Maj. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301) to be Lt-Col., 4th Feb. 1958.

London Gazette : 4 December 1962
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Lt Cols to be Cols on the dates shown:
V. F. ERSKINE-CRUM, CIE., MC (130301) from SG 9th Feb 1962.

London Gazette : 15 March 1966
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Cols, to be Brigs on the dates shown:
V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301), late Ft. Gds., 9th Feb. 1966.

London Gazette : 14 November 1967
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44449/supplement/12337/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Brigs, to be Maj.-Gens. on the dates shown:
V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301), late Ft. Gds., 12th Nov. 1967, with seniority 31st Jul. 1967.

London Gazette : 21 October 1969
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ARMY DEPARTMENT
COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301), late Ft. Gds., is appointed Co-ordinator, Imperial Defence College, 15th Oct. 1969.

London Gazette : 20 January 1970
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301), late Ft. Gds., relinquishes his appoint- ment as Co-ordinator at the Imperial Defence College, 31st Dec. 1969.

London Gazette : 30 January 1970
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301) late Ft. Gds. is appointed Chief Army Instructor, Imperial Defence College, 1st Feb. 1970.

London Gazette : 5 January 1971
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/45271/supplement/117/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301), late Ft. Gds., relinquishes his appointment as Chief Army Instructor, Imperial Defence College, 1st Jan. 1971.

London Gazette : 9 February 1971
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C.I.E., M.C. (130301) late Ft Gds., is appointed General Officer Commanding and Director of Operations Northern Ireland, and to be Lt-Gen., 4th Feb. 1971.

London Gazette : 16 March 1971
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/45322/supplement/2269/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Lt .-Gen. V. F. ERSKINE CRUM, C. I. E., (130301), late Ft. Gds., to relinquish his appointment as General Officer Commanding and Director of Operations, Northern Ireland, 2nd Mar. 1971.

 

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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Mentioned in Despatches

 

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Reference: WO 373/53/601
Name Erskine-Crum, Vernon Forbes
Rank: Temporary Captain
Service No: 130301
Regiment: Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Military Cross
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 29 March 1945