6712 Brigadier Nigel Charles Mark SYKES, CBE, MC, MiD, Royal Armoured Corps

Personal Number: 6712
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Nigel Charles Mark SYKES, CBE, MC, MiD
Unit: East Riding Yeomanry ; 11th Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps


London Gazette : 5 May 1936
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Capt. N. C. M. Sykes, M.C., 11th H., from Garr. Adjt. (01. FF) Shorncliffe, to be Asst. Provost Marshal (01. FF), S. Comd. 25th Apr. 1936.
CAVALRY.
11th H.—Capt. N. C. M. Sykes, M.C., remains secd, whilst holding the appt. of Asst. Provost Marshal, S. Comd. 25th Apr. 1936.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
1st Aug. 1938:—
11th H.
N. C. M. Sykes, M.C.

London Gazette : 25 April 1939
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Maj. N. C. M. Sykes, M.C., 11th H., relinquishes the appt. of Asst. Prov. Marshal. 25th Apr. 1939.

London Gazette : 26 July 1940
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The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with operations in the field. (First list, to March 1940, sub-joined. Second list, March-June 1940, to be published later):—
Royal Armoured Corps.
Sykes, Maj. N. C. M., M.C.

London Gazette : 16 September 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa:—
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Nigel Charles Mark Sykes, M.C. (6712), 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), Royal Armoured Corps (London, S.W .I)

 

London Gazette : 26 July 1940
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Recommendation for Award for Sykes, Nigel Charles Mark Rank: Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/71/55
Name Sykes, Nigel Charles Mark
Rank: Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 6712
Regiment: Royal Armoured Corps
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 16 September 1943

 

Recommendation for Award for Sykes, Nigel Charles Mark Rank: Lieutenant Colonel,... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/75/299
Name Sykes, Nigel Charles Mark
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel, Temporary Colonel
Service No: 6712
Regiment: 11 Hussars
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Mediterranean
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 22 February 1945

 

See also:

• Biography of Brigadier Nigel Charles Mark Sykes (1894 – 1968), Great Britain
• Nigel Charles Mark Sykes
  
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• East Riding Museums