DA&QMG Eighth Army, Italy 1945

Discussion in 'Higher Formations' started by spt228, Dec 16, 2022.

  1. spt228

    spt228 Junior Member

    Hi, whilst going through gallantry citations for the closing stages of the Italian Campaign I found some recommendations made by the Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General Eighth Army, a Brigadier whose signature I can't make out (see attached image).

    Can anyone assist?

    Also, and this is probably very obvious, but one was countersigned by the DDL. Eighth Army, a Colonel. Can anyone assist with what DDL stands for, and any help on deciphering the signature would also be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in anticipation.

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  2. Gary Kennedy

    Gary Kennedy Member

    DDL would appear to be Deputy Director Labour.

    Gary
     
  3. spt228

    spt228 Junior Member

    That's great, thank you.
     
  4. Tom OBrien

    Tom OBrien Senior Member

    Hi,

    I’d agree with Gary re DDL meaning. As for signatures, I’d suggest Drayton and Statham perhaps?

    Regards

    Tom
     
  5. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

  6. spt228

    spt228 Junior Member

    Thanks to you all, all queries now answered:
    Brigadier Gerrard Francis Hood Stayner, Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General Eighth Army
    Colonel Charles Stather, Deputy Director of Labour General Eighth Army
     

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