13555 Major-General Charles Dawson MOORHEAD, CB, DSO, MC, MiD*, Manchester Regiment

Personal Number: 13555
Rank: Major-General
Name: Charles Dawson MOORHEAD, CB, DSO, MC, MiD*
Unit: Manchester Regiment


London Gazette : 3 June 1919
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ROYAL AIR FORCE,
FLYING BRANCH.
The undermentioned relinquish their commns. on ceasing to be empld.:
2nd Lt. (Hon. Lt.) C. D. Moorhead (Lt., Manchester R.). 14th Apr. 1919.

London Gazette : 26 January 1923
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Manch. R.—
Lt. M. H. Merry, M.C., to be Adjt., vice Capt. C. D. Moorhead. 25th Nov. 1922.

London Gazette : 23 May 1933
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ESTABLISHMENTS.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
Capt. C. D. Moorhead, M.O., Manch. R., to be G.S.O. (Instr. in Tactics) (01. CO), .Sch. of Mil. Eng. 17th May 1933.

London Gazette : 6 June 1933
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Manch. R.—
Captain C. D. Moorhead, M.C., is secd, for serv. on the Staff. 17th May 1933.

London Gazette : 3 January 1936
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HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st Jan. 1936: —
To be Bt. Majs.
Capt. C. D. Moorhead, M.C., Manch. R.

London Gazette ; 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
Manch. R.
C. D. Moorhead, M.C.

London Gazette : 11 July 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 recent operations.:—
The Distinguished Service Order.
Major (Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) (acting Lieutenant-Colonel) Charles Dawson Moorhead, The Manchester Regiment.

London Gazette : 29 April 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the field: —
The Manchester Regiment.
Moorhead, Maj.&Bt. Lt.-Col. (temp.Lt.-Col.) (now temp. Brig.), C.D., D.S.O., M.C. (13555).

London Gazette : 28 November 1941
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Manch. R.
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. C. D. Moorhead, D.S.O., M.C. (13555), to be Lt.-Col. 8th Nov. 1941.

London Gazette : 31 August 1943
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REGULAR ARMY.
C. D. Moorhead, D.S.O., M.C. (13555)
The undermentioned Cols. (temp. Brigs.) (actg. Maj.-Gens.) is granted the temp, rank of Maj.-Gen. : —

London Gazette : 14 October 1943
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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 the Middle East:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major-General (acting) Charles Dawson Moorhead, D.S.O. (13555), lateThe Manchester Regiment.

London Gazette : 6 April 1944
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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:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) C. D. Moorhead, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (13555). late Manch. R.

London Gazette :
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. C. D. MOORHEAD, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (13555), retires on ret. pay, 6th Apr. 1947, and is granted the hon. rank of Maj.-Gen.

 

Recommendation for Award for Moorhead, Charles Dawson Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/15/73
Name Moorhead, Charles Dawson
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Regiment: 42 Division Head Quarters
Theatre of Combat or Operation: British Expeditionary Force
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 11 July 1940

 

London Gazette : 29 April 1941
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35146/supplement/2424/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Moorhead, Charles Dawson Rank: Major General ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/164
Name Moorhead, Charles Dawson
Rank: Major General
Service No: 13555
Regiment: Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt, Libya)
Award: Commander of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 18 February 1943

 

London Gazette : 6 April 1944
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See also:

• Biography of Major-General Charles Dawson Moorhead (1894 – 1965), Great Britain
• Medal card of Moorhead, Charles Dawson Corps: Manchester Regiment Rank: ... | The National Archives