20274 Major-General Sir Francis Wilfred DE GUINGAND, KBE, CB, DSO, MiD**, West Yorkshire Regiment

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    Personal Number: 20274
    Rank: Major-General
    Name: Sir Francis Wilfred 'Freddie' DE GUINGAND, KBE, CB, DSO, MiD**
    Unit: West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)


    London Gazette : 26 January 1920
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31754/supplement/1086/data.pdf
    REGULAR FORCES. ,.
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd L ts., with effect from 17th Dec. 1919 :
    W.York.R.—
    Francis Wilfred de Guingand.

    London Gazette : 23 December 1921
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32559/page/10566/data.pdf
    W. York. R.—
    The undermentioned 2nd Lite, to be Lts. 17th Dec. 1921:—
    F. W. de Guingand.

    London Gazette : 11 June 1926
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33171/page/3823/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    W. York R.—
    Lt. F. W. de Guingand is secd. for serv. under the Colonial Office. 22nd Apr. 1926.

    London Gazette : 11 June 1929
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33505/page/3860/data.pdf
    MEMORANDA.
    The undermentioned Lts. are granted the temp, rank of Capt. while serving with the K. Afr. Rif. 10th June 1929:—
    F. W. de Guingand, W. York R.

    London Gazette : 4 April 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33594/page/2145/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    W. York R.—The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 8th Mar. 1930: —
    F. W. de Guingand and remains secd.

    London Gazette : 19 February 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34373/page/1174/data.pdf
    W. York R.—
    Capt. F. W. de Guingand is restd. to the estabt. 14th Jan. 1937.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33786/page/48/data.pdf
    W. York R.—
    The undermentioned are restd. to the estabt.:—
    Capt. F. W. de Guingand. 29th Oct. 1931.

    London Gazette : 1 July 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33842/supplement/4301/data.pdf
    W. York R.—
    Capt. F. W. de Guingand to be Adjt., vice Capt. E. W. Towsey. 1st July 1932.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5022/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
    1st Aug. 1938:—
    W. York R.
    F. W. de Guingand.

    London Gazette : 15 August 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34654/page/5606/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Maj. F. W. de Guingand, W. York R., to be Mil. Asst. (G.S.O.). 15th July 1939.

    London Gazette : 12 September 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34680/supplement/6239/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made: —
    Maj. F. W. de Guingand, W. York. R., to be Mil. Asst. (graded as G.S.O. 2nd Grade) istti July 1939. (Substituted for the notifn. in the Gazette of 15th Aug.1939.)

    London Gazette : 30 December 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7326/data.pdf
    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 distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during 'the period February, 1941, to July, 1941: —
    To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Wilfred de Guingand (20274), The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).

    London Gazette : 5 November 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35771/supplement/4795/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Brigadier (acting) Francis Wilfred de Guingand, The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own) (Eaiing).

    London Gazette : 26 February 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35918/supplement/967/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of outstanding services during the operations resulting in the capture of Tripoli:—
    To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:— Brigadier (temporary) Francis Wilfred de Guingand, D.S.O., O.B.E. (20274), The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of W ales's Own).

    London Gazette : 24 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2858/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 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
    W. York R.
    Brig, (temp.) F. W. de Guingand, C.B.E., D.S.O. (20274).

    London Gazette : 14 October 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36209/supplement/4539/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of distinguished services in Sicily: —
    To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order: —
    Major-General (acting) Francis Wilfred de Guingand, C.B E., D.S.O. (20274), The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).

    London Gazette : 25 January 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36343/supplement/461/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) (local Maj.-Gen.) F. W. Guingand, C.B.E., D.S.O. (8038), W. Yorks R. relinquishes the local rank of Maj.-Gen. and is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 15th Jan.

    London Gazette : 11 February 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36372/supplement/727/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) (local Maj.-Gen.) F. W. de Guingand, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (20274), W. York. R., relinquishes the local rank of Maj.- Gen. and is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. ist Dec. 1943. (Substituted for the notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 25th Jan. 1944.)

    London Gazette : 29 June 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36586/page/3069/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointment to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of distinguished services in connection with the operations in Normandy —
    To be an Additional Knight Commander of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Major-General (acting) Francis Wilfred de Gumgand, C.B., C.B.E., D S.O (20274), The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).

    London Gazette : 16 January 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36892/supplement/391/data.pdf
    War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) (actg. Maj.-Gen.) Sir F. W. De Guingand, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (20274), W, Yorks R., to be temp. Maj.-Gen. and War Subs. Col., 1st Dec. 1944.

    London Gazette : 12 April 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37027/supplement/1947/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 officers 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.
    Major-General Sir Francis Wilfred de Guingand, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (20274), late The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own)

    London Gazette : 9 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/data.pdf
    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.
    Maj.-Gen. (temp.) Sir Francis W. DE GUINGAND, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., (20274), late W. York. R.

    London Gazette : 8 November 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5434/data.pdf
    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.
    Maj.-Gen. (temp.) Sir Francis W. DE GUINGAND, K.B.E. C.B., D.S.O. (20274), late W. York. R.

    London Gazette : 16 July 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37652/supplement/3667/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Cols, to be Maj.-Gens.: —
    Col. (temp. Brig.) (temp. Maj.-Gen.) Sir F. W. de GUINGAND, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (20274), relinquishes the temp, ranks of Maj.-Gen. and Brig., 27th June 1946.

    London Gazette : 24 September 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37736/supplement/4801/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
    Col. Sir Francis W. de GUINGAND, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. ( 20274) , 10th Sept. 1946, with seniority , 22nd Mar. 1945.

    London Gazette : 17 October 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37761/supplement/5143/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 HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS.
    Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau: with Swords.
    Major-General Sir Francis Wilfred DE GUINGAND, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (20274), late The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).

    London Gazette : 7 February 1947
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37874/supplement/653/data.pdf
    Maj.-Gen. Sir Francis W. DE GUINGAND, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (20274), retires on ret. pay, 6th Feb. 1947-

    London Gazette : 16 January 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38178/supplement/401/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decora- tions 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.
    Distinguished Service Medal.
    Major-General Sir Francis Wilfred D E GUINGAND, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (20274), late Infantry
     
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    De Guingand, Francis Wilfred (Oral history)
    Object description
    • British officer served as staff officer with Joint Planning Staff of General Headquarters, Middle East in Cairo, Egypt, 1940-1942;
    • served as Chief of Staff to General Bernard Montgomery with Eighth Army in North Africa and Italy, 1942-1943 and with 21st Army Group in North West Europe, 1944-1945
    Content description
    • REEL 1 Recollections of operations as Chief of Staff to General Bernard Montgomery with Eighth Army in North Africa, 1942-1943: effect of arrival of General Bernard Montgomery at Eighth Army; Prime Minister Winston Churchill's support for attacks on Axis forces in North Africa; chaotic nature of Eighth Army's retreat to El Alamein line; opinion of General Claude Auckinleck's conduct of First Battle of El Alamein; nature of desert warfare.
    • REEL 2 Continues: Aspects of period as staff officer with Joint Planning Staff of General Headquarters, Middle East in Cairo, Egypt, 1940-1942: question of effects on desert campaign of British intervention in Greece, 1940-1941; visit to Western Desert during Axis first campaign in North Africa, 1941; problems with equipment, training and tactics in North Africa; first meeting with General Bernard Montgomery, 1942. Aspects of operations as Chief of Staff to General Bernard Montgomery with Eighth Army in North Africa, 1942-1943: communication with Prime Minister Winston Churchill over timing of offensive against Germans, 1942.
    • REEL 3 Continues: Recollections of operations as Chief of Staff to General Bernard Montgomery with 21st Army Group in North West Europe, 1944-1945: General Bernard Montgomery's plan for single thrust into Germany, 9/1944; General Dwight D Eisenhower's switching of supplies to 21st Army Group; reasons for failure of Operation Market Garden; surprise at German Ardennes Offensive, 12/1944; German objectives during Ardennes Offensive, 12/1944.
    • REEL 4 Continues: handing over of American forces north of bulge to British command; General Bernard Montgomery's pressing for position of Commander Land Forces; relations between General Bernard Montgomery and General Dwight D Eisenhower, late 1944; resolution of strained relations between General Bernard Montgomery and General Dwight D Eisenhower; nature of fighting in Reichswald Forest.
    • REEL 5 Continues: character of German opposition, 1945; crossing of River Rhine, 3/1945; relations between Allied senior officers during Second World War. Aspects of operations as Chief of Staff to General Bernard Montgomery with British Eighth Army in Italy, 1943-1944: plans to land on Sicily and southern Italy; reasons for slow advance in Italy.
     
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    See also:

    • Operation Victory ; Sir Francis de Guingand
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    • African assignment ; Sir Francis de Guingand
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    • Generals at War ; Sir Francis de Guingand
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    • Brass Hat to Bowler Hat ; Sir Francis de Guingand
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    • Send for Freddie: Story of Montgomery's Chief of Staff ; Charles Richardson
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