42505 Major-General Sir Miles William Arthur Peel GRAHAM, KBE, CB, MC, MiD***, DL, Life Guards

Personal Number: 42505
Rank: Major-General
Name: Sir Miles William Arthur Peel GRAHAM, KBE, CB, MC, MiD***
Unit: Life Guards


London Gazette : 23 June 1914
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TERRITORIAL FORCE.
YEOMANRY.
Scottish Horse Yeomanry;
Miles William Arthur Peel Graham to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 1st June, 1914.

London Gazette : 15 September 1914
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CAVALRY.
Reserve Regiments.
The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of Second Lieutenant:—
Dated 16th September, 1914.
Miles W. A. Graham.

London Gazette : 9 December 1914
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Officers to be promoted temporarily as stated, and to be supernumerary to establishment:—
Dated 15th November, 1914.
CAVALRY.
2nd Life Guards,
Second Lieutenant to be Lieutenant:—
M. W. A. P. Graham.

London Gazette : 23 March 1915
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CAVALRY.
2nd Life Guards,
Second Lieutenant (temporary Lieutenant) M. W. A. P. Graham to be Lieutenant. Dated 12th January, 1915.

London Gazette : 16 July 1918
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REGULAR FORCES.
The seniority granted on 1st appt. to permanent commissions in the Regular Army of the undermentioned University Candidates is as now stated against their names, and not as in the Gazette of 15th Sept. 1914 : —
CAVALRY.
L. Gds.-
M. W. A. P. Graham. 25th Aug. 1914.

London Gazette : 26 August 1918
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The undermentioned to be Adjts., and ta be actg. Capts. with pay and allces. of Lt. while so empld.:—

10 May 1918.
Lt. M. W. A. P. Graham (L. Gds.).

London Gazette : 7 April 1919
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The undermentioned Lts. relinquish the actg. rank of Capt. and the apptr. of Adjt. on ceasing to be empld. with the Regt.:—
5 Mar. 1919
M. W. A. P. Graham (2nd L. Gds.).

London Gazette : 8 July 1919
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The following is a continuation of Sir D. Haig's Despatch of the 16th March, 1919,submitting names deserving of special mention: —
GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT.
Graham, Lt. (A./Capt.) M. W. A. P., 2nd Bn.

London Gazette : 15 December 1919
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AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS.
Lt. Miles William Arthur Peel Graham, 2nd L. Gds.

London Gazette : 8 May 1923
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REGIMENTAL LIST.
CAVALRY.
L.G. (1st & 2nd) - The undermentioned are transfd., and retain their present seniority:—
Supplementary List.
From 2nd L.G.: —
Capts.:—
M. W. A. P. Graham, M.C.

London Gazette : 16 April 1942
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East during the period July, 1941, to October, 1941:—
Household Cavalry Regiment.
Maj, (temp. Lt.-Col.) M. W. A. P. Graham, M.C. (42505).

London Gazette : 9 September 1942
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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 the Middle East during the period November, 1941, to April, 1942:—
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Miles William Arthur Peel Graham, M.C. (42505) (Res. of Off.) (London, W-3).

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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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 Middle East during the period ist May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
Cavalry.
L.G.
Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) M. W. A. P. Graham, O.B.E., M.C. (Res. of Off.).

London Gazette : 14 October 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of distinguished services in Sicily:—
To be an Additional Commander of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
Brigadier (acting) Miles William Arthur Peel Graham, O.B.E , M.C. (42505), The Life Guards (Res. of Off.).

London Gazette : 25 January 1944
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REGULAR ARMY.
War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) M. W. A. P. Graham, O.B.E., M.C. (42505), L. Gds. (R.A.R.O.) is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 15th Jan. 1944.

London Gazette : 29 June 1944
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appointment to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of distinguished services in connection with the operations in Normandy -
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order.—
Major-General (acting) Miles William Arthur Peel Graham, C.B.E., M.C. (42505), The Life Guards (Res. of Off).

London Gazette : 16 January 1945
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REGULAR ARMY.
War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) (actg. Maj.-Gen.) M. W. A. P. Graham, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (42505), Life Guards, to be temp. Maj.-Gen. and War Subs. Col., 15th Jan. 1945.

London Gazette : 15 March 1945
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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 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 Commander.
Colonel (temporary Major-General) William Arthur Peel Graham, C.B., C.B.E., late the Life Guards.

London Gazette : 5 July 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 Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
Major-General (acting) Miles William Arthur Peel GRAHAM, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (42505), The Life Guards (Res. of Off.).

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.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) M. W. A. P. GRAHAM, K.B:E., C.B., M.C. (42505), late Life G'ds.

London Gazette : 29 March 1946
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REGIMENTAL LIST.
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY.
L.G.
Capt. (War Subs. Col.) Sir M. W. A. P. GRAHAM, K.B.E., C.B., M.C. (42505), having attained the age limit of liability to recall, relinquishes his commn., 28th Mar. 1946. and is granted the hon. rank of Maj.-Gen.

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:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) Sir Miles W. A. P. GRAHAM, K.B.E., C.B., M.C. (42505), late L.G.

London Gazette : 20 March 1947
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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 HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS.
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau with Swords.
Peel GRAHAM, K.B.E., C.B., M.C. (42505), late The (Life Guards.

 

Recommendation for Award for Graham, Miles William Arthur Peel Rank: Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/76/234
Name Graham, Miles William Arthur Peel
Rank: Major
Service No: 42505
Regiment: Reserve Of Officers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 09 September 1942

 

London Gazette : 16 April 1942
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London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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London Gazette : 9 August 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Graham, Miles William Arthur Peel Rank: Major... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/186/1059
Name Graham, Miles William Arthur Peel
Rank: Major General
Regiment: MGA, 21 Army Group
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: France
Award: Legion of Honour (Officier)
Date: 1944

 

Recommendation for Award for Graham, Miles William Arthur Peel Rank: Major... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/144/106
Name Graham, Miles William Arthur Peel
Rank: Major General
Regiment: Machine Artillery Headquarters 21 Army Group
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: Netherlands
Award: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Oranje Nassau with Swords
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 November 1945

 

London Gazette : 4 April 1946
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See also:

• Miles Graham - Wikipedia
  
• Biography of Major-General Miles William Arthur Peel Graham (1895 – 1976), Great Britain
• Person Page
  
• Sir Miles William Arthur Peel Graham - National Portrait Gallery
  
• Graham, Sir Miles William Arthur Peel, (1895-1976), Knight, Major General | The National Archives
• Lieutenant Miles William A. Peel Graham

His son:

• Person Page
• Flying Officer Clyde Euan Miles Graham | War Casualty Details | CWGC
• FLYING OFFICER CLYDE EUAN MILES GRAHAM
• Service Number: 159937
• Regiment & Unit/Ship
• Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 617 Sqdn.
• Awards Mentioned in Despatches
• Date of Death: Died 23 September 1944
• Age 23 years old
• Buried or commemorated at ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY
• Grave Reference: 4. C. 13.
• Location: Netherlands
• Additional Info: Son of Major-General Sir Miles Graham, K.B.E., C.B., M.C., and of Lady Evelyn Graham (nee King); husband of Daphne Marion Graham (née Bonsor), of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
• Personal Inscription: AT LIBERTY TO SERVE AS YOU LOVED BEST YOU CHOSE THE NOBLEST WAY, GOD DID THE REST

 

The Tatler 14th June 1944