8709 Field Marshal William Joseph SLIM, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, KStJ, MiD***

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  1. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Thanks for posting these images Clive.

    Best wishes

    Steve
     
    bamboo43, Nov 25, 2013
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  2. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Clive
    our number one fighting General against the enemy and "friends"

    Cheers
     
    Tom Canning, Nov 25, 2013
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  3. Drayton

    Drayton Senior Member

    Characters such as Slim tend to acquire a number of apocryphal stories, but this story is indubitably true:

    Whilst attending St Philip's Grammar School, Birmingham, he made friends with a boy named Philip Pratt. The friendship continued by regular correspondence well into adult life, to the time when Philip Pratt had been called up in WW2 as a private soldier and Slim was a general. One day Philip Pratt was called before his commanding officer to explain why he had put into the post a letter addressed to the C-in-C - if he had any complaint to make there were official channels, without the impropriety of writing direct to the highest authority. Philip coughed politely and explained that it was not a complaint, but just a cheery note to his old friend; "If you look inside, sir, you will see that it starts, "Dear Bill", and ends, "Yours, Philip". Collapse in embarrassed consternation of the Commanding Officer.

    I knew Philip Pratt, and I once met Slim, although I did not discuss the story with the, by then, Field-Marshal.
     
    Drayton, Nov 26, 2013
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  4. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Great story Drayton.
     
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  5. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    Ditto: Great story Drayton.

    You would thik that Philip would not be singled out for any harsh treatment in the future after that meeting!

    Cheers

    Geoff
     
    spidge, Nov 27, 2013
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  6. Jagan

    Jagan Junior Member

    In one of my airforce history groups an interesting discussion arose .

    Field Marshal Slim, in his book "Defeat into Victory" writes about his taking over BurCorps in Magwe and in particular writes about flight from Dum Dum airport to Magwe in an Indian Air Force Lysander.

    He talks about a young Sikh pilot of the IAF that we have been trying to put an id on. While Slim doesnt mention his name, for years i had assumed that he was Fg Offr Mehar Singh based on some hints. Now in the years since then other evidence rose that shows IAF No.1 Squadron Lysanders operating on VIP Courier flights in the area. So it could be one of the other two Sikh pilots we know who were more intimate with the area they were flying over and the aircraft type. Unfortunately no primary document exists from the Indian Air force side. No Unit ORBs, no Logbooks from that time survive.

    Slim dates his flight as 12 Mar 42 (not explicitely), however another book puts his flight as 8 Mar 42.

    I an trying to see if any of the original formation diaries (Bur Corps, RAF Magwe, Dum Dum , the local RAF Group etc) mention the arrival of Slim or his pilot? would any of them have by chance a copy of the DRO.Movement order that broadcast his arrival?)
     

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  7. Shane Greer

    Shane Greer We're Doomed

    Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, KStJ (6 August 1891 – 14 December 1970), usually known as Bill Slim, was a British military commander and the 13th Governor-General of Australia.

     
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  8. davidbfpo

    davidbfpo Patron Patron

    A 2023 update; one prompted by recent online commentaries by one of his biographers, Dr. Robert Lyman, which I will add here.

    To my surprise there are only a few threads devoted to him, some whether he was a great commander in WW2. Here are the few I enjoyed reading:

    Burma Reunion 1947: Footage of Veterans and Speech by General Slim

    IWM Burma Victory for the opening post

    Best Generals(s) Ww2 and National Army Museum - Britain's Greatest General? on generalship

    Robert Lyman's 2023 comments: 1) refers to his forthcoming work, 'The General Wondered Why: Tales of the British Empire & Army' by Bill Slim. He opens with:
    The Chuck tale is about the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in WW1, from the UK to Iraq; the Indian Army do get a mention.

    Link: Private Richard Chuck, aka The Incorrigible Rogue

    2) This article was first published in a 1945 issue of ‘Phoenix’, the South East Asia Command magazine. Frank Owen was its superb editor:
    The whole article IMHO has several gems: Uncle Bill
     
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  9. dbf

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    Personal Number: 8709
    Rank: Field Marshal
    Name: William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, KStJ, MiD***
    Unit(s):


    London Gazette : 14 July 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30183/supplement/7076/data.pdf
    THE WEST INDIA REGT.
    The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. :—
    W. J. Slim. 4th, Mar. 1917, with seniority as from 2nd Oct. 1915, next below A. J. Gamblen.

    London Gazette : 7 February 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30514/supplement/1802/data.pdf
    His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned re- wards for distinguished services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Mesopotamia. Dated 1st January, 1918.—
    Awarded the Military Cross.
    Lt. (T./Capt.) William Joseph Slim, West Ind. Regt.

    London Gazette : 26 July 1920
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31993/supplement/7835/data.pdf
    The undermentioned are granted temp. rank whilst holding appts. in India as follows : —
    As MAJ. :—
    Whilst G.S.Os., 2nd Grade.—
    Lt. (now Capt.) W . J. Slim, M.C., 6th Gurkha Rif., Ind. Army. 2nd Nov. 1918.

    London Gazette : 30 September 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31574/page/12035/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the admission of the undermentioned Officer to the Indian Army, with effect from the date specified : —
    To be Captain.
    Lieut. William Joseph Slim, M.C., The West India Regt. 22nd May 1919.

    London Gazette : 4 May 1923
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32820/page/3222/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the promotion of the following officers of the Ind. Army: —
    INDIAN ARMY.
    The promotion of the following officers to the rank of Capt. is antedated to the dates mentioned against their names:—
    19th May, 1919.
    W. J. Slim, M.C.,

    London Gazette : 18 October 1929
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33544/page/6620/data.pdf
    The undermentioned appts. have been made in India:—
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    G.S.O., 2nd Grade—
    Capt. W. J. Slim, M.C., 6th G.R., 5th June 1929.

    London Gazette : 4 February 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33576/page/726/data.pdf
    HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made.
    1st Jan. 1930:—
    INDIAN ARMY.
    To be Bt. Majs. :—
    Capt. W. J. Slim, M.C., 6th G.R.

    London Gazette : 23 June 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33952/page/4205/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the following Pro- motions, Appointments, Retirements, etc.:—
    INDIAN ARMY.
    Capts. to be Majs.
    Bt. Maj. W. J. Slim, M.C.

    London Gazette : 23 January 1934
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34017/page/541/data.pdf
    ESTABLISHMENTS.
    The undermentioned appts. are made: —
    Maj. W. J. Slim, M.C., 6th G.R., to be G.S.O., 2nd Grade, .Staff Coll., and is granted the local rank of Lt.-Col. 16th Jan. 1934.

    London Gazette : 1 July 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34527/page/4249/data.pdf
    INDIAN ARMY.
    Maj. (Bt. Lt.-Col.) W. J. Slim, M.C.I to be Lt.-Col. (Provl.), 2nd May 1938.

    London Gazette : 2 September 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34547/page/5610/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the following promotions, appointments, retirements, etc.:—
    INDIAN ARMY.
    The provisional promotion of Lt.-Col. W. J. Slim, M.C., to his present rank, notified in the Gazette of the 1st July 1938, is confirmed.

    London Gazette : 12 May 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34625/page/3194/data.pdf
    MEMORANDA.
    Lt.-Col. W. J. Slim, M.C., 2/7th G.R., is granted the local rank of Brig., whilst offg. Comdt., 8th Apr. 1939.

    London Gazette : 21 July 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34647/page/5036/data.pdf
    MEMORANDUM.
    Lt.-Col. W. J;. Slim, M.C., 2/7th G.R. relinquishes local rank of Brig., 8th June 1939.

    London Gazette : 4 August 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34651/page/5409/data.pdf
    INDIAN ARMY.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. have been made:—
    Comdt.—Lt.-Col. W. J. Slim, M.C., LA., 8th June 1939.

    London Gazette : 18 August 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34656/page/5676/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Lt.-Col. W. J. Slim, M.C., Indian Army, to be Col. 8th June 1939; with seniority 1st Jan. 1938.
    Col. W. J: Slim, M.C., is granted the temp, rank of Brig, whilst empld. as a Comdt. 8th June 1939.

    London Gazette : 29 December 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34761/supplement/8573/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. (temp. Brig.) W. J. Slim, M.C., Ind. Army, retains the temp, rank of Brig, whilst empld. as Bde. Comdr. 24th Sept. 1939.

    London Gazette : 1 April 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35120/supplement/1871/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period August, 1939, to November, 1940: —
    Indian Army.
    Slim, Col. (temp. Brig.) W. J., M.C. (8709).

    London Gazette : 30 December 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7353/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned 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:—
    INDIAN ARMY.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. (actg.) W. J. Slim, M.C. (8709).

    London Gazette : 8 May 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35550/supplement/2021/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) W. J. Slim, M.C. (8709), Ind. Army, is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen. 30th Mar. 1942.

    London Gazette : 12 June 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35594/page/2603/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the following promotions, appointments, retirements, etc.: —
    INDIAN ARMY.
    Col. (Actg.. Lt.-Gen.) W. J. Slim, M.C., I.A ., to be a Commander and retains the acting rank of Lt.-Gen., 14th Mar. 1942.

    London Gazette : 28 October 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35763/supplement/4687/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 gallant and distinguished services in Burma during the period December, 1941 to May, 1942:—
    To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.
    Lieutenant-General (acting) William Joseph Slim, M.C. (8709), Indian Army.

    London Gazette : 14 January 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35862/supplement/321/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq, Syria and Persia during the period April, 1941, to February, 1942:—
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Major-General (acting) William Joseph Slim, C.B.E., M.C. (8709), Indian Army.

    London Gazette : 9 April 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35974/page/1645/data.pdf
    INDIAN ARMY.
    The date of appointment of Col. (Actg. Lt.-Genl.) W. J. Slim, M:C., is the 19th Mar. 1942, and not as stated in the Gazette of the 12th June 1942.

    London Gazette : 21 May 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36023/supplement/2257/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) W. J. Slim, M.C.. (8709), Ind. Army, is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen., 19th Mar. 1942. (Substituted for notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 8th May 1942.)

    London Gazette : 21 December 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36293/supplement/5525/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens. (Ind. Army): —
    War Subs. Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) W . J. Slim, C.B.E., M.C. (8709), 16th Nov. 1943.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36309/supplement/4/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and Appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
    To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    Colonel (acting Lieutenant-General) William Joseph Slim, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709), Indian Army.

    London Gazette : 14 January 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36331/page/319/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the following promotions, appointments, etc.:—
    INDIAN ARMY.
    Col. (Atg.Lt.-Genl.) W. J. Slim, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., to be Ty. Lt.-Gen.. and War Subs. Maj.- Gen., 19th Mar. 1943.

    London Gazette : 8 August 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36642/supplement/3659/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) W. J. Slim, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. M.C. (8709) Ind Army, to be Lt.-Gen., 3rd Apr. 1944 (vice Lt.-Gen. Vickers).

    London Gazette : 28 September 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36720/supplement/4473/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:—
    To be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    Lieutenant-General William Joseph Slim, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709), Indian Army.

    London Gazette : 19 October 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36753/supplement/4793/data.pdf
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36753/supplement/4794/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India:
    INDIAN ARMY.
    COMMANDS AND STAFFS.
    Lt.-Gen. (temp.) W . J. Slim, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709).

    London Gazette : 19 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3753/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the -following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: —
    Indian Army.
    Commands and Staff.
    Lt.-Gen. Sir William J. SLIM, K.C.B., C.B.E., •D.S.O., M.C. (8709).

    London Gazette : 28 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37239/supplement/4319/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Lt.-Gen. Sir William J. SLIM, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709) (Ind. Army) to be Gen., 1st July 1945.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37407/page/17/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:—
    To be Additional Knights Grand Cross of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order :—
    General Sir William Joseph SLIM, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709), Indian Army, Colonel Commandant, 7th Gurkha Rifles.

    London Gazette : 7 February 1947
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37875/page/662/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to appoint Genl. Sir William J. SLIM, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., as A.D.C. Genl. to His Majesty vice Field Marshal Sir Claude J. E. AUCHINLECK, G.C.B., G.C.I.E., C.S.I., D.S.O, O.B.E., 1st Jan. 1947.

    London Gazette : 14 May 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38289/page/2935/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the following retirements and relinquishments:—
    SPECIAL LIST (ex-INDIAN ARMY). BRITISH ARMY.
    The undermentioned officers retire:—
    Gen, Sir William J. SLIM, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., 11th May 1948.

    London Gazette : 11 June 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38321/page/3470/data.pdf
    The KING has approved the following retirements, and relinquishments: —
    Gen. Sir William J. SLIM, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., relinquishes the appointment of A.D.C. General to The King, 11th May 1948, on retirement.

    London Gazette : 23 July 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38359/page/4189/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 Commander
    General Sir William Joseph SLIM, GBE, KCB, DSO, MC (8709), Special List (ex Indian Army), Colonel West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own)

    London Gazette : 4 January 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38500/supplement/49/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY .
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve •the promotion to the rank of Field Marshal (supern. to estab.) of General Sir William J. SLIM, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., Col. W. York R. and 7th Gurkha R., Hon. Col., R.E. (Transportation) S.R. (8709), Special List (Ex. Ind. Army), ret. pay, with effect from 4th Jan. 1949.

    London Gazette : 4 March 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38553/page/1127/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal bearing date the 1st day of January, 1949, to appoint:—
    General Sir William Joseph Slim, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C.,
    to be His Majesty's Army Council.

    London Gazette : 2 January 1950
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38797/supplement/2/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for-the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: —
    To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    Field Marshal Sir William, Joseph SLIM, G.B.E.; K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (8709), Special List (ex Indian Army).

    London Gazette : 21 July 1950
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38973/supplement/3741/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decoration which has been conferred in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
    DECORATION CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
    To be Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit in place of Commander of the same Order.
    Field Marshal Sir William Joseph SLIM, G.C.B.', G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709), Special List (ex Indian Army), Colonel The West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), Colonel Commandant 7th Gurkha Rifles.

    London Gazette : 2 December 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39706/supplement/6331/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    COMMANDS ANDSTAFF.
    Field-Marshal Sir William J. SLIM, G.C.B., G.B.E., D.S.O.; M.C. (8709), Col. W . Y orks and 7th G.R., Hon. Col. R.E. (Transportation) A.E.R., relinquishes his appointment as Chief of The Imperial General Staff, 1st Nov. 1952.

    London Gazette : 12 December 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39716/page/6544/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give directions for the following appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George:—
    To be a Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, of the said Most Distinguished Order—
    Field-Marshal Sir William Joseph SLIM, G.C.B., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief (designate) of the Commonwealth of Australia.

    London Gazette : 2 January 1953
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39743/page/94/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
    As Knights.
    Field-Marshal Sir William Joseph Slim. G.C.B., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., LL.D.

    London Gazette : 27 April 1954
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40159/page/2500/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to make the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Royal Victorian Order:—
    To be a Knight Grand Cross:— (to be dated 16th February, 1954.)
    Field Marshal Sir William Joseph SLIM, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief, Commonwealth of Australia.

    London Gazette : 25 May 1956
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40785/supplement/3032/data.pdf
    G.R.
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Gen. Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O. (15307), C.I.G.S.. Col. R. Ir. P., Federation Regt. (Malaya), is appointed Col. 7th Gurkha Rifles, 25th May 1956, vice His Excellency P.M. Sir William Joseph SLIM, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709). Governor-General of Australia, resigned

    London Gazette : 13 November 1956
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40922/supplement/6400/data.pdf
    W. Yorks.
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Brig. Gerald Hilary CREE, C.B.E., D.S.O.(30831), to be Colonel The West Yorkshire Regt. (The Prince of Wales's Own), 6th Aug. 1956, vice H. E., F. M. Sir William Joseph SLIM. G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709).

    London Gazette : 24 April 1959
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41691/page/2687/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to appoint the undermentioned to be Knights Companions of the Most Noble Order of the Garter:
    (to be dated 23rd April 1959)
    Marshal Sir William Joseph SLIM, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C.

    London Gazette : 11 June 1960
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42051/supplement/3973/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to signify her intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom on the following:
    To be a Viscount :
    Field-Marshal Sir William Joseph SLIM, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., lately Governor-General of Australia.

    London Gazette : 15 July 1960
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42094/page/4925/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 15th instant, to confer the dignity of a Viscounty of the United Kingdom upon Field-Marshal Sir William Joseph Slim, K .G ., G.C.B., G .C .M .G ., G.C.V .O., GJB.E., D.S.O., M.C., lately Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Australia, land the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of VISCOUNT SLIM, of Yarralumla in the Capital Territory of Australia and of Bishopston in the City and County of Bristol.

    London Gazette : 19 June 1964
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43360/page/5337/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm bearing date the 18th day of June 1964, to grant unto Field-Marshal William Joseph Viscount Slim, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., the Offices of Governor and Constable of Her Majesty's Castle of Windsor, in the room of Major-General the Right Honourable Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Earl of Athlone, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., D.S.O., deceased.
     
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    From an earlier post on a different thread.

    Via his substack circular Dr. Robert Lyman refers to his forthcoming work, 'The General Wondered Why: Tales of the British Empire & Army' by Bill Slim. He opens with:
    The Chuck tale is about the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in WW1, from the UK to Iraq; the Indian Army do get a mention.

    Link: Private Richard Chuck, aka The Incorrigible Rogue
     
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    Today I discovered a pointer to a December 2022 article by Robert Lyman, entitled 'Providing ‘Aid to the Civil Power’ in Colonial India' by Field Marshal Sir William Slim, writing anonymously in July 1937. It made me laugh a few times.
    Link: Providing ‘Aid to the Civil Power’ in Colonial India
     
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