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1505 General Sir Thomas Sheridan RIDDELL-WEBSTER, GCB, DSO, MiD, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

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    Personal number: 1505
    Rank: General
    Name: Sir Thomas Sheridan RIDDELL-WEBSTER, GCB, DSO, MiD
    Unit: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)


    London Gazette : 15 August 1905
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27827/page/5621/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be Second Lieu- tenants. Dated 16th August, 1905:—
    The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles),
    Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster. vice K. Barge, transferred to the Indian Army.

    London Gazette : 2 November 1909
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28303/page/8015/data.pdf
    The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Second Lieutenant Thomas S. Riddell-Webster to be Lieutenant, vice F. R. M. Campbell, admitted to the Indian Army. Dated 30th September, 1909.

    London Gazette : 6 January 1914
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28790/page/185/data.pdf
    The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Lieutenant Thomas S. Riddell-Webster to be Captain. Dated 24th October,1913.

    London Gazette : 20 November 1914
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28981/page/9541/data.pdf
    Staff Captains—
    Captain Thomas S. Riddell-Webster, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), vice Captain J. L. Jack, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), and to be seconded. Dated 3rd November, 1914.

    London Gazette : 18 February 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29074/supplement/1693/data.pdf
    To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
    Captain T. S. Riddell-Webster.

    London Gazette : 18 August 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29267/supplement/8245/data.pdf
    Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-Generals—
    Dated 17th July, 1915.
    Captain Thomas S. Riddell-W ebster, D.S.O., The Gameronians (Scottish Rifles), vice Major R. F. A. Hobbs, C.M.G., D.S.O.

    London Gazette : 14 January 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29438/supplement/570/data.pdf
    His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned Honours and Rewards for distinguished service in the Field, with effect from 1st January, 1916, inclusive:—
    To be Brevet Majors.
    Captain T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Scottish Rifles.

    London Gazette : 16 August 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30235/supplement/8436/data.pdf
    GENERAL STAFF.
    A.A. and Q.M.G.—Bt .Maj. T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Sco. Rif., and to be temp. Lt.-Col. whilst so empld., vice Bt. Lt.-Col. C. F. Potter, D.S.O., R.A. 9th July1917.

    London Gazette : 12 September 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30895/supplement/10745/data.pdf
    The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign:—
    His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question.
    Decorations and Medals conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF ITALY.
    Order of the Crown of Italy.
    Officer.
    Brevet Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Scottish Rifles.

    London Gazette : 3 June 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31370/page/6815/data.pdf
    TO BE BBEVET LIEUTENAN'T-COLONEL ON PBOMOTION TO SUBSTANTIVE MAJOR.
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. (T./Lt.-Col.) T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Sco. Rif.

    London Gazette : 19 June 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31409/supplement/7805/data.pdf
    The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign : —
    His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decoration and Medals in question.
    Decorations and Medals presented by THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
    Croix de Guerre
    Brevet Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel), Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Scottish Rifles.

    London Gazette : 30 August 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31530/supplement/10978/data.pdf
    GENERAL STAFF.
    A.A.& Q.M.G.—Bt.Maj. T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Sco. Rif., and relinquishes the temp, rank of Lt.-Col. 1st Apr. 1919

    London Gazette : 24 August 1921
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32435/supplement/6749/data.pdf
    The undermentioned appt. is made: —
    Brig. Maj.—
    Bt. Maj. T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Cameronians, vice Bt. Lt.-Col. W. A. T. B. Bomerville, D.S.O., King's Own R. 21st July 1921.

    London Gazette : 17 April 1923
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32815/page/2814/data.pdf
    MEMORANDA.
    Maj. T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., Cameronians, to be Bt. Lt.-Col. To be dated 12th Mar. 1923.

    London Gazette : 16 December 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33670/page/8078/data.pdf
    Cameronians—
    Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., to be Lt.-Col. 16th Dec. 1930.

    London Gazette : 30 June 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33955/page/4382/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Lt.-Cols, to be Cols.:—
    T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., from Cameronians, 27th June 1933, with seniority 12th Mar. 1927.

    London Gazette : 1 April 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34498/page/2153/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Cols. (temp. Brigs.) to be Maj.-Gens.:—
    T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., ist Apr. 1938, with seniority 21st Dec. 1937.

    London Gazette : 3 October 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34701/supplement/6711/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Maj.-Gen. T. S. Riddell-Webster, D.S.O., from Dir., to be Dep. Qr.-Mr.-Gen. 29th Aug. 1939

    London Gazette : 8 June 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34633/supplement/3854/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following pro- motions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: —
    To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    Major-General Thomas Sheridan Riddell- Webster, D.S.O., late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Director of Movements and Quartering, The War Office.

    London Gazette : 10 January 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35038/supplement/189/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY .
    Maj.-Gen. T. S. Riddell-Webster, C.B., D.S.O. (1505), is granted the local rank of Lt.-Gen. 7th Jan. 1941.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. T. S. Riddell-Webster, C.B., D.S.O. (1505), relinquishes his appt. as Dep. Qr.-Mr.-Gen. 7th Jan. 1941.

    London Gazette : 16 May 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35163/supplement/2783/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Maj.-Gens. (actg. Lt.-Gens.) to be Lt.-Gens.:—
    T. S. Riddell-Webster, C.B., D.S.O (1505). 15th Apr. 1941.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35399/supplement/3/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give order for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:-
    To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:-
    Lieutenant-General Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster, C.B., D.S.O. (1505), late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

    London Gazette : 3 November 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35767/supplement/4747/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Lt.-Gen. Sir Thomas S. Riddell-Webster, K.C.B., D.S.O. (1505), to be Gen. 1st Nov. 1942.

    London Gazette : 2 March 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35925/page/1037/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal bearing date the 6th day of February, 1943,. to appoint: —
    General Sir Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster, K.C.B., D.S.O.,
    to be His Majesty's Army Council.

    London Gazette : 24 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf
    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 ist May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
    Commands and Staff.
    Gen. Sir Thomas S. Riddell-Webster, K.C.B., D.S.O, (1505), late Cameronians.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37416/supplement/194/data.pdf
    Cameronians.
    Gen. Sir Thomas RIDDELL-WEBSTER, G.C.B., D.S.O. (1505), to be Col., ist Jan. 1946, vice Maj.- Gen. Sir Eric GIRDWOOD, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., ret. .pay resigned.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37407/page/5/data.pdf
    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 Additional Members of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order: —
    General Sir Thomas Sheridan RIDDELL-WEBSTER, K.C.B., D.S.O. (1505), late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

    London Gazette : 12 February 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37462/supplement/895/data.pdf
    Gen. Sir Thomas S. RIDDELL-WEBSTER, G.C.B., D.S.O. (1505), having attained the age limit for retirement, is retained on the active list, supern. to establt., 12th Feb. 1946.

    London Gazette : 26 April 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37544/supplement/2035/data.pdf
    Gen. Sir Thomas S. RIDDELL-WEBSTER, G.C.B., D.S.O. (1505) retires on ret. pay, 27th Apr. 1946.

    London Gazette : 23 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37699/page/4249/data.pdf
    Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Angus.
    General Sir Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster, G.C.B., D.S.O., of Lintrose, Kettins, Coupar,
    to be Deputy Lord Lieutenants.—Dated 14th August, 1946

    London Gazette : 14 May 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38288/supplement/2917/data.pdf
    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.
    General Sir Thomas Sheridan RIDDELL-WEBSTER, K.C.B., D.S.O. (1505), late Infantry.

    London Gazette : 18 May 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38290/supplement/3008/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
    GENERAL LIST.
    Gen. Sir Thomas S. RIDDELL-WEBSTER, G.C.B., D.S.O. (1505), late Inf., having attained the age limit of liability to recall, ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 12th Feb. 1948.
     
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