180311 Cecil Leyland RIDING, MC, Highland Light Infantry & 1 SAS

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    Personal Number: 180311
    Rank: Captain
    Name: Cecil Leyland RIDING, MC
    Unit: Highland Light Infantry & 1 Special Air Service Regiment


    London Gazette : 15 April 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35135/supplement/2175/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    The undermentioned Cadets, from 163rd, 167th & 168th O.C.T.U's., to be 2nd Lts., except as otherwise stated, 29th Mar. 1941: —
    H.L.I.
    Cecil Leyland RIDING (180311).

    London Gazette : 28 July 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36628/supplement/3509/data.pdf
    ARMY AIR CORPS.
    S.A.S
    The undermentioned War Subs. Lts. to be War Subs. Lts., 1st Apr. 1944, retaining their present seniority:-
    C. L. Riding (180311), from H.L.I.

    London Gazette : 22 March 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1542/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.
    Captain (temporary) Cecil Leylaid Riding (180311), Army Air Corps (Lockerbie).

    London Gazette : 4 January 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37419/supplement/238/data.pdf
    S.A.S.R.
    The notifns. regarding the undermentioned in Gazette (Supplements) are cancelled: —
    28th July 1944:—
    War Subs. Lt. C. L. RIDING (180311).
     
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    Dumfries and Galloway Standard 25 April 1945
     

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