Personal Number: 8938 Rank: Brigadier Name: Richard Danvers WAGHORN, CBE, MiD Unit: Royal Engineers London Gazette : 16 November 1914 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28976/page/9384/data.pdf CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military Academy to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 17th November, 1914 Richard Danvers Waghorn. London Gazette : 16 February 1918 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30528/supplement/2126/data.pdf The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 3rd Nov. 1917:— R. D. Waghorn. London Gazette : 15 April 1918 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30631/supplement/4526/data.pdf The following are among the Decorations and medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign:— His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question. Decorations conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE Croix de Guerre. Lieutenant Richard Danvers Waghorn, Royal Engineers. London Gazette : 25 March 1941 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35115/supplement/1724/data.pdf CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS. Lt.-Col. R. D. Waghorn (8938), on completion of tenure of serv. as Regtl. Lt.-Col., remains empld. (supernumerary). 5th Mar. 1941. London Gazette : 20 March 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1548/data.pdf 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. Brig, (temp.) R. D. Waghorn (8938), late R.E. London Gazette : 19 April 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37039/supplement/2067/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 Italy: — To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: — Brigadier (temporary) Richard Denvers Waghorn (8938), late Corps of Royal Engineers. London Gazette : 1 October 1948 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38417/supplement/5231/data.pdf REGULAR ARMY Col. R. D. WAGHORN, C.B.E. (8938), late R.E., retires on ret. pay, 30th Sept. 1948, and is granted the hon. rank of Brig. London Gazette : 20 March 1947 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37909/supplement/1311/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 Colonel Richard Danvers WAGHORN, C.B.E. (8938), late Corps of Royal Engineers.
London Gazette : 20 March 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1548/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Waghorn, Richard Denvers Rank: Temporary Brigadier ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/72/581 Name Waghorn, Richard Denvers Rank: Temporary Brigadier Service No: 8938 Regiment: Corps of Royal Engineers Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Date of announcement in London Gazette: 19 April 1945