8938 Brigadier Richard Danvers WAGHORN, CBE, MiD, Royal Engineers

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    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.
     
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