Personal Number: 8905 Rank: Brigadier Name: Gerald Knocker DIBB, CBE, MC, MiD Unit: Royal Artillery London Gazette : 16 November 1914 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28976/page/9384/data.pdf ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military Academy to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 17th November, 1914.— ROYAL HORSE AND ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY. Gerald Knocker Dibb. London Gazette : January 1918 Military Cross London Gazette : 21 July 1919 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31465/supplement/9225/data.pdf Legion d'Honneur. Chevalier. Lieutenant (acting Major) Gerald Knocker Dibb, M.C., Royal Field Artillery. London Gazette : 30 June 1925 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33062/page/4366/data.pdf The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 1st Jan. 1925, with Eegtl. seniority of 3rd Nov. 1917, such seniority not to counti for Army seniority, nor pay and allowances, increase of pay, or ret. pay:— ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY. Precedence next below J. G. D. Weir. G. K. Dibb, M.C., and remains secd. London Gazette : 20 January 1928 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33349/page/441/data.pdf ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY. The undermentioned remain secd, whilst students at the Staff Coll. 21st Jan. 1928:— Capt. G. K. Dibb, M.C. London Gazette : 17 March 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35490/supplement/1209/data.pdf REGULAR ARMY. Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. & War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) G. K. Dibb (8905), from R.A., to be Col. 4th Jan. 1942, with seniority 1st Jan. 1941. London Gazette : 24 June 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: — Brig, (temp.) G. K. Dibb, C.B.E., M.C. (8905), late R.A. London Gazette : 15 October 1946 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37756/supplement/5069/data.pdf Colonel (Temporary Brigadier) G. K. DIBB, C.B.E., M.C., late Royal Regiment of Artillery, is appointed Aide-de-Camp to The King, with effect from the 14th August 1946, vice Colonel J. N. THOMSON, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., retired.
London Gazette : 24 June 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Dibb, Gerald Knocker Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/75/824 Name Dibb, Gerald Knocker Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Regiment: Royal Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya) Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 July 1941
See also: Biography of Brigadier Gerald Knocker Dibb (1895 – 1967), Great Britain Brigadier Gerald Knocker Dibb https://www.britishmilitaryhistory....07/British-Troops-Egypt-History-Personnel.pdf "Brigadier Royal Artillery – (B.R.A.) 21st September 1940 – 16th February 1941 Brigadier (Acting) Gerald Knocker DIBB, M.C., p.s.c. In between C.R.A. 6th Infantry Division. 9th April 1941 – 14th April 1941 Brigadier (Temporary) Gerald Knocker DIBB, M.C., p.s.c."