20797 Brigadier James Alexander Charles PENNYCUICK, DSO*, MiD, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 20797
Rank: Brigadier
Name: James Alexander Charles PENNYCUICK, DSO*, MiD
Unit: Royal Engineers


London Gazette : 23 August 1910
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CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military Academy, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 23rd July, 1910:—
James Alexander Charles Pennycuick.

London Gazette : 13 November 1915
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CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned Lieutenants to be temporary Captains:—
Dated 23rd September, 1915
J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O.

London Gazette : 18 July 1917
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His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Dis- tinguished Service Order to:—
Capt. (temp. Maj.) James Alexander Charles Pennycuick, D.S.O., R.E.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during lengthy operations, when he was largely responsible for consolidating posi- tions gained, constructing strong points and trenches in most exposed positions, and, not- withstanding heavy casualties, by his courage and skill he enabled the work to be successfully performed and the positions rendered secure.
(D.S.O. gazetted 9th December, 1914.)

London Gazette : 9 August 1929
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The undermentioned have vacated appts. in India:—
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
D.A.A.G's.—Maj. J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O., R.E., 1st Apr. 1929.

London Gazette : 1 January 1932
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HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made, 1st Jan. 1932: —
To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
Maj. J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O., R.E.

London Gazette : 22 April 1938
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols. :—
J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O., from R.E., 14th Apr. 1938, with seniority 1st Jan. 1936.

London Gazette : 19 February 1943
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O. (20791), to retire on ret. pay 17th Feb. 1943, and to be granted the hon. rank of Brig.

London Gazette : 12 March 1943
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CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Col. (hon. Brig.) J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O. (20791) ret. pay (late R.E.) at his own request reverts to the rank of Maj. 17th Feb. 1943, whilst so empl'd.

London Gazette : 17 September 1943

MEMORANDA
Maj. J. A. C. Pennycuick, D.S.O. (20791) late R.E., reverts to his subs. rank of Col. 1st Sept. 1943, on ceasing to be employed.

London Gazette : 23 May 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 the Mediterranean Theatre:—
Commands and Staff.
Col. J. A. C. PENNYCUICK, D.S.O. (20797), late R.E.

London Gazette : 29 June 1948
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
GENERAL LIST.
Col. (Hon. Brig.) J. A. C. PENNYCUICK, D.S.O. (20791) having attained the age limit of liability to recall, ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 9th June 1948.

 

London Gazette : 23 May 1946
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