9517 Major-General George William SYMES, CB, MC*, MiD*, York & Lancaster Regiment

Personal Number: 9517
Rank: Major-General
Name: George William SYMES, MC*, MiD*
Unit: York and Lancaster Regiment


London Gazette : 15 June 1915
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INFANTRY.
The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 14th June, 1915:—
George William Symes.

London Gazette : 23 November 1916
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The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lts. to be- temp. 2nd Lts.:—
Temp. 2nd Lt. G. W. Symes.

London Gazette : 25 November 1916
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Awarded The Military Cross
Temp. 2nd Lt. Gsorge William Symes, M. Gun Corps.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He advanced along a communication trench and single-handed captured 20 of the enemy. Later, he fought his guns with great courage and skill, and carried out a valuable reconnaissance.

London Gazette : 29 January 1918
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York & Lanc. R.—
The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. : —
G. W. Symes, M.C. 1st July 1917, with seniority from 31st Jan. 1917.

London Gazette : 1 January 1918
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AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS.
2nd Lt. (T./Lt) George William Symes, M.C., York &Lane. R , attd. M.G. Corps.

London Gazette : 16 November 1923
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Y. &L. R.—The promotion to the rank of Capt. of Lt. G. W. Symes, M.C., is ante-dated to 1st Jan. 1923.

London Gazette : 20 January 1931
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Y. &L.R.—Capt. G. W. Symes, M.C., is secd, whilst a student at the Staff Coll. 21st Jan. 1931.

London Gazette : 1 January 1932
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To be Bt. Majs.
Capt. G. W. Symes, M.C., Y. & L.R.

London Gazette : 24 January 1933
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33905/page/525/data.pdf
ESTABLISHMENTS.
The undermentioned appts. are made:-
Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C., Y. & L.R., to be G.S.O. (C1. CC), Sch. of Arty. 15th Jan. 1933.

London Gazette : 9 November 1934
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C.. Y. & L.R., from G.S.O. (Cl. CC) Sch. of Arty., to be Bde. Maj., 14th Inf. Bde. 1st Nov. 1934.

London Gazette : 7 September 1937
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Y. & L.R.—Capt. & Bt, Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C.,..is secd, for serv. on the Staff, India. 6th Sept. 1937.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
Y. & L.R.
Bt. Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C.

London Gazette : 3 January 1939
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HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made 1st Jan. 1939:—
Majs. to be Lt.-Cols.
G. W. Symes, M.C., Y. & L.R.

London Gazette : 10 February 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. and Bt. Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:—
(Temp. Brig.) G. W. Symes, M.C. (9517), from Y. & L.R. 1st Jan. 1942.

London Gazette : 10 May 1945
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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.
Brig, (temp.) G. W. Symes, M.C. (9517), late Y. & L. R.

London Gazette : 19 September 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 Burma:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C. (9517), late Y. & L.R.

London Gazette : 17 January 1946
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The KING has been .graciously pleased to give •orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: —
To be Additional Members io/ the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order: —
Major-General George William SYMES, M.C. (9517), late Infantry.

London Gazette : 19 September 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 Burma:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C. (9517), late Y. & L.R.

London Gazette : 8 April 1949
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REGULAR ARMY.
Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C. (9517) late Inf. retires on ret. pay, 9th Apr. 1949.

London Gazette : 31 January 1956
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICER
Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C., (9517), late Inf. having attained) the age limit of liability to recall ceases to belong to the Res. of Oflrs.. 12th Jan. 1956.

 

London Gazette : 10 May 1945
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London Gazette : 19 September 1946
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