30822 Kendal George Fleming CHAVASSE, DSO*, MID, Royal Irish Fusiliers; CO 56 Recce

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    Personal Number: 30822
    Rank: Colonel
    Name: Kendal George Fleming CHAVASSE, DSO*, MiD
    Unit: Royal Irish Fusiliers; CO 56 Recce


    London Gazette : 29 August 1924
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32969/page/6500/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. :—
    Dated 30th Aug. 1924.
    INFANTRY
    R. Ir. Fus.—Kendal George Fleming Chavasse.

    London Gazette : 3 September 1926
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33198/page/5761/data.pdf
    R. Ir. Fus.—The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. 30th Aug. 192&:—
    K. G. F. Chavasse.

    London Gazette : 5 November 1935
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34216/page/6975/data.pdf
    R. Ir. Fus.—
    The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 2nd Oct. 1935: —
    K. G. F. Chavasse.

    London Gazette : 27 January 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34593/page/606/data.pdf
    R. Ir. Fus.-
    Capt. J. M. Taylor to be Adjt., vice Capt. K. G. F. Chavasse. 21st Jan. 1939.

    London Gazette : 21 May 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34400/page/3299/data.pdf
    R. Ir. Fus.
    The undermentioned Capts. to be Capts. 17th May 1937: —
    Capt. K. G. F. Chavasse to be Adjt. 17th 1937.

    London Gazette : 20 December 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7192/data.pdf
    The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services in connection with operations in the field.
    March-June, 1940.
    THE ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS (PRINCESS VICTORIA'S).
    Capt. K. G. F. CHAVASSE.

    London Gazette : 5 September 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35265/supplement/5145/data.pdf
    R. Ir. Fus.
    The undermentoned Capts. to be Majs. 30th Aug. 1941:—
    K. G. F. Chavasse (30822).

    London Gazette : 11 February 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35898/supplement/744/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa:—
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Kendal George Fleming Chavasse (30882),
    Infantry (Skibbereen, Co. Cork).

    London Gazette : 10 February 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36371/supplement/723/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy —
    Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
    Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Kendal George Fleming Chavasse, D S O (30882), The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) (Skibbereen, Co Cork)

    London Gazette : 15 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37686/supplement/4103/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 Officer.
    Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) Kendal George Fleming CHAVASSE, D.S.O. (30882), The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's).

    London Gazette : 19 March 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38240/page/1926/data.pdf
    R Ir Fus
    Maj (War Subs Lt -Col ) K G F CHAVASSE, D S O (30822) retires on ret pay, 2oth Mar 1948, and is granted the hon rank of Col
     
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    Deacs Well i am from Cumbria.

    A very decorated family.

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    Chavasse 01.jpg Chavasse 02.jpg
     
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    From Reconnaissance Journals:
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    Kendal with his brothers at Buckingham Palace and on his 93rd birthday:
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