1956 Brigadier Alexander PRAIN, CBE, MiD*, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 1956
Rank: Brigadier
Name: A PRAIN, CBE, MiD*
Unit: Royal Engineers


London Gazette : 23 December 1914
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REGULAR FORCES.
INFANTRY.
The undermentioned Cadets and ex-Cadets of the Officers Training Corps to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 18th December, 1914: —
Alexander Prain.

London Gazette : 11 May 1915
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The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants relinquish their commissions.
Dated 12th May, 1915 : —
Infantry.
Alexander Prain. (Date 14th April, 1915).

London Gazette : 26 October 1915
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The undermentioned Gentleman Cadets, from the Rpyal Military Academy, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 27th October., 1915:—
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Alexander Prain,

London Gazette : 17 November 1933
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CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Capt. A. Prain to be Maj. 11th Nov. 1933.

London Gazette : 5 December 1933
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ESTABLISHMENTS.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: —
Maj. A. Prain, R.E., Asst. Inatr. (Cl. DD), Sch. of Mil. Eng. 22nd Nov. 1933.

London Gazette : 22 December 1933
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CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The promotion of the undermentioned is to be antedated as follows: —
A. Prain. 2nd Nov. 1933.

London Gazette : 1 February 1945
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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 North,West Europe:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) Alexander Prain (1956), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 9 August 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe:—
Commands and Staff.
Brig, (temp.) A. PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late R.E.

London Gazette : 4 April 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 North-West Europe:—
Brig, (temp.) A. PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late R.E.

London Gazette : 13 January 1948
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned are retained on the Active List (Supern.), 31st Dec. 1947: —
Col. A. PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late R.E.

London Gazette : 16 April 1948
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Cols retire on ret. pay, and are granted the hon rank of Brig —
A PRAIN,CBE (1956) late RE, 17th Apr 1948.

London Gazette : 14 May 1948
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the under-mentioned 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 Officer.
Brigadier (temporary) Alexander PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

 

Recommendation for Award for Prain, Alexander Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/83/66
Name Prain, Alexander
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 1956
Regiment: Corps of Royal Engineers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 01 February 1945

 

London Gazette : 9 August 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 4 April 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1672/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1673/data.pdf

 

See also:

• Biography of Brigadier Alexander Prain (1894 – 1987), Great Britain