13382 General Sir Cameron Gordon Graham NICHOLSON, GCB, KBE, DSO*, MC*, MiD, Royal Artillery

Personal Number: 13382
Rank: General
Name: Sir Cameron Gordon Graham NICHOLSON, GCB, KBE, DSO*, MC* MiD
Unit: Royal Artillery


London Gazette : 11 February 1938
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ESTABLISHMENTS.
Staff Coll.—Maj. C. G. G. Nicholson, M.C., R.A., from G.S.O. 3rd Grade, War Office, to be G.S.O. 2nd Grade, and granted the local rank of Lt.-Col. whilst so empld. 12th Jan. 1938.

London Gazette : 1 July 1938
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HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made 1st July 1938:-
Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
(local Lt.-Col.) C. G. G. Nicholson, M.C., R.A.

London Gazette : 22 July 1938
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MEMORANDA.
The undermentioned Majs. & Bt. Lt.-Cols. (local Lt.-Cols.) relinquish the local rank of Lt.-Col. 1st July 1938:—
C. G. G. Nicholson, M.C., R.A.

London Gazette : 27 September 1940
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned awards for gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with operations in Norway:-
The Distinguished Service Order.
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson, M.C., Royal Artillery.

London Gazette : 4 May 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa:—
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Brigadier (temporary) Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson, D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late Royal Regiment of Artillery (Saltwood, Kent).

London Gazette : 2 July 1943
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Col. (temp. Brig.) (local Maj.-Gen.) C. G. G. Nicholson, D.S.O., M.C. (13382) relinquishes the local rank of Maj.-Gen. and is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 2nd June 1943.

London Gazette : 5 August 1943
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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 Tunisia:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson, D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 21 September 1943
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations .which have been conferred upon the undermentioned Officers in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies:—
DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Silver Star.
Col. (temp. Brig.) (local Maj.-Gen.) Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late Royal Artillery

London Gazette : 6 June 1944
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) C. G. G. Nicholson, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), to be temp. Maj.-Gen. 2nd June 1944.

London Gazette : 5 July 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order: —
Major-General Cameron Gordon Graham NICHOLSON, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 9 May 1946
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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 Burma—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. C. G. G. NICHOLSON, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late R.A.

London Gazette : 19 May 1950
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Lt.-Gen. Sir Cameron Gordon Graham NICHOLSON, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late R.A., to be appointed Col. Comdt., 21st Feb. 1950, vice Lt.-Gen. Sir Robert Harold CARRINGTON, K.C.B., D.S.O. (18677), ret'd., tenure expired.

London Gazette : 10 July 1951
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COMMANDS ANDSTAFF.
General Sir Cameron G. G. NICHOLSON, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late R.A., relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding- in-Chief, West Africa Command, 11th June 1951, remaining on full pay

London Gazette : 1 January 1953
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
General Sir Cameron Gordon Graham NICHOLSON, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late Royal Regiment of Artillery. Colonel Commandant, Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 10 June 1954
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
General Sir Cameron Gordon Graham NICHOLSON, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late Royal Regiment of Artillery. Colonel Commandant, Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 24 May 1955
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TERRITORIAL ARMY.
Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., A.D.C. (13382), Adjt.-Gen. to the Forces, is apptd. Hon. Col. of a T.A. unit, 9th May 1955.

London Gazette : 24 June 1955
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The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal bearing date the 1st day of June, 1955, to appoint: —
General Sir Cameron Gordon Graham Nicholson, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Aide-de- Camp General to Her Majesty,
to be Her Majesty's Army Council.

London Gazette : 6 November 1956
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Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Aide-de-Camp (General) to The QUEEN, Colonel Commandant, Royal Horse Artillery; Colonel Commandant, Royal Artillery; Honorary Colonel, Intelligence Corps, Territorial Army; is appointed Governor, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 1st Dec. 1956, vlce Gen.. Sir Bernard Charles Tolver PAGET, G.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., who vacates the appointment on that date.

London Gazette : 27 November 1956
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Gen. Sir Charles Falkland LOEWEN, K.C.B., K.B.E., DJS.O. (17897), late -R.A., is appointed Aide-de-Camp (Gen.) to The QUEEN, 29th Nov. 1956, vice Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), retired.

London Gazette : 30 November 1956
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Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), is appointed Master-Gunner, St. James's Park, 1st Dec. 1956, vice F. M. The Viscount ALANBROOKE, K.G., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., D.S.O., D.C.L., LL.D. (6439), who relinquishes the appointment on the same date.
REGULAR ARMY.
Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13382), late R.A., retires on retired pay, 29th Nov. 1956. (Reserve Liability.)

London Gazette : 30 August 1960
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INTELLIGENCE CORPS
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TERRITORIAL ARMY
Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Honorary Colonel, Travel Control Security Group, Int. Corps (T.A.). 9th May 1960, tenure expired.

London Gazette : 2 December 1960
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ROYAiL REGIMENT OF ARTIlLERY
REGULAR ARMY
Gen.. Sir Robert MANSERGH, G.C.B., K.B.E., M.C., is appointed Master Gunner St. James's Park, 1st Dec. 1960, in succession to Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., DJS.O., M.C., who has relinquished' the appointment.
Gen. Sir Richard GOODBODY, K.B.E., C.B.. D.S.O., is appointed Colonel Commandant, Royal Horse Artillery, 1st'Oct. 1960, in succession to Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., tenure expired.
Maj.-Gen. Edward (Riou BENSON, C.B., C.M.G., CjB.E., is appointed! Colonel Commandant, Royal Regiment of Artillery, 15th Dec. 1960, in succession to Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., tenure expired.

London Gazette : 30 May 1961
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the appointment of Gen. Sir Frank SIMPSON, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., J.P., D.'L., Chief Royal Engineer, as Governor of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 1st June 1961, in succession to Gen. Sir Cameron NICHOLSON, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C.

 

Recommendation for Award for Nicholson, Cameron Gordon Graham Rank: Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/15/596
Name Nicholson, Cameron Gordon Graham
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Regiment: Royal Artillery
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Norway
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 27 September 1940

 

Recommendation for Award for Nicholson, Cameron Gordon Graham Rank: Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/1/180
Name Nicholson, Cameron Gordon Graham
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 13382
Regiment: Royal Regiment of Artillery
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 04 May 1943

 

Recommendation for Award for Nicholson, Cameron Gordon Graham Rank: Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/71/21
Name Nicholson, Cameron Gordon Graham
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Regiment: Royal Regiment of Artillery
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 05 August 1943

 

London Gazette : 9 May 1946
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