12895 Lieutenant-General Geoffrey Charles EVANS, KBE, CB, DSO**, MiD**** Royal Warwickshire Regiment

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    Personal Number: 12895
    Rank: Lieutenant-General
    Name: Geoffrey Charles EVANS, KBE, CB, DSO**, MiD****
    Unit: Royal Warwickshire Regiment ; 1 Royal Sussex Regiment


    London Gazette : 26 January 1921
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32207/supplement/764/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts., with effect from 24th December, 1920:—
    Warwick R.—
    Geoffrey Charles Evans.

    London Gazette : 16 January 1923
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32787/page/377/data.pdf
    R. Warwick. R.—
    2nd Lt. G. C. Evans to be Lt. 24th Dec. 1922.

    London Gazette : 28 January 1927
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33243/page/581/data.pdf
    R. War. R.—
    Lt. G. C. Evans to be Adjt., vice Capt. N. B. F. Collins. 18th Nov. 1926.

    1 November 1929. p. 6989.

    London Gazette : 23 November 1934
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34107/page/7532/data.pdf
    R. War. R.—
    Lt. G. C. Evans is secd, for serv. as an Adjt. T.A. 16th Nov. 1934.

    London Gazette : 30 November 1934
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34109/page/7684/data.pdf
    7th Bn. R. War. R. -
    Lt. G. C. Evans, R. War. R., to be Adjt. and is granted the temp, rank of Capt. in the T.A. (with pay & allces. of a Lt.) whilst holding that appt. 16th Nov. 1934.

    London Gazette : 21 February 1936
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34258/page/1164/data.pdf
    R. War. R.—
    Capt. G. C. Evans is restd. to the estabt. 21st Jan. 1936.

    London Gazette : 22 January 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34362/page/484/data.pdf
    R. War. R.—
    Capt. G. C. Evans is secd, whilst a student at the Staff Coll. 21st Jan. 1937.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5021/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
    1st Aug. 1938:—
    R. War. R.
    G. C. Evans.

    London Gazette : 21 April 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34618/page/2667/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. have been made [India]:—
    Staff Capt.—
    Maj. G. C. Evans, R. War. R., 1st Feb. 1939.

    London Gazette : 8 July 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35209/supplement/3887/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period, December, 1940, to February, 1941:-
    R. War. R.
    Evans, Maj. G. C., D.S.O. (12895).

    London Gazette : 30 December 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7346/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941:—
    R. War.R.
    Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) G. C. Evan's, D.S.O. (12895),

    London Gazette : 24 February 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35465/supplement/893/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
    Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
    Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Geoffrey Charles Evans, D.S.O. (12895), The Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Egypt).

    London Gazette : 18 May 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36518/supplement/2270/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards on recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma —
    Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
    Brigadier (temporary) Geoffrey Charles Evans, D . S . O . (12895), The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

    London Gazette : 6 June 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36548/supplement/2684/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    R. War. R.
    War Subs. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) G. C. Evans, D.S.O. (12895), to be Lt.-Col.

    London Gazette : 30 June 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36587/supplement/3074/data.pdf
    R. War. R.
    Maj. (War Subs. Lt.-Col.) G. C. Evans, D.S.O. (12895), to be Lt.-Col. 5th June 1944.

    London Gazette : 3 October 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36725/supplement/4521/data.pdf
    Lt.-Col. (Temp. Brig.) G. C. Evans, D.S.O. (12895), is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen., 17th July 1944.

    London Gazette : 5 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37161/supplement/3491/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion, in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:—
    To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
    Major-General (acting) Geoffrey Charles EVANS, D.S.O. (12895), The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

    London Gazette : 19 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3746/data.pdf
    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. (temp.) G. C. EVANS, C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late R. War. R.

    London Gazette : 31 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37245/supplement/4377/data.pdf
    The undermentioned to be Cols.:—
    Lt.-Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) G. C. EVANS, C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), from R. War. R., 19th June 1945.

    London Gazette : 10 January 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37425/supplement/380/data.pdf
    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. (temp.) G. C. EVANS, C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late R. War. R.

    London Gazette : 9 May 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37558/supplement/2209/data.pdf
    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. (temp.) G. C. EVANS, C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895),late R. Warwick R.

    London Gazette : 6 June 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37595/supplement/2729/data.pdf
    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 of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    Major-General (temporary) Geoffrey Charles EVANS, C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

    London Gazette : 30 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37706/supplement/4347/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B/E., D.S.O. (12895), is .re-granted the temp. rank of Maj.-Gen., 17th July 1946.

    London Gazette : 25 February 1947
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37888/supplement/917/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895) to be Maj.-Gen. 22nd Feb. 1947 with seniority 2nd Apr. 1946.

    London Gazette : 6 November 1951
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39375/supplement/5771/data.pdf
    COMMANDS & STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late Inf., from Commander Land Forces Hong Kong, is appointed Temporary Commander British Forces Honk Kong, and is granted the temp, rank of Lt-Gen., 13th Oct. 1951.

    London Gazette : 26 February 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39476/supplement/1113/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. (Temp. Lt.-Gen.) G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895) late Inf. relinquishes his appointment as Temporary Commander British Forces, Hong Kong remaining on full pay 31st Jan. 1952.

    London Gazette : 8 April 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39509/supplement/1941/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Maj.-Gen. (Temp. Lt.-Gen.) G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late Inf., relinquishes temp, rank of Lt.-Gen., 29th Feb. 1952.

    London Gazette : 15 April 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39514/supplement/2067/data.pdf
    COMMANDS & STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. G. C. EVANS. C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895) late Inf. is appointed Assistant Chief of Staff (Organisation and Training) S.H.A.P.E., 1st March 1952.

    London Gazette : 8 May 1953
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39847/supplement/2565/data.pdf
    COMMANDS & STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895),. late Inf., is appointed General Officer Commanding-in-chief, Northern Command, and is regranted the temp, rank of Lt.-Gen., 7th May 1953.

    London Gazette : 30 June 1953
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39899/supplement/3599/data.pdf
    COMMANDS & STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. (now Temp. Lt.-Gen.) G. C. EVANS, C.-B., C.B.E., ID.S.O. (12895), late Inf., relinquishes his appointment as Assistant Chief of Staff (Organisation and Training), S.H.A.P.E., 13th April 1953, remaining on full pay. (Substituted for the notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 1st May 1953.)

    London Gazette : 20 November 1953
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40021/supplement/6271/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Lt.-Generals:—
    Maj.-Gen. (Temp. Lt-Gen.) G. C. EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late Inf., 29th Oct. 1953.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1954
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40053/supplement/7/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
    To be Ordinary Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order :—
    Lieutenant-General Geoffrey Charles EVANS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (12895), late Infantry.

    London Gazette : 10 May 1957
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41066/supplement/2787/data.pdf
    COMMANDS ANDSTAFF.
    Lt.-Oen. Sir Geoffrey C. EVANS, K.'B.(E., C.B., D.S.O. (12895), late Inf. relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, 8th May 1957.

    London Gazette : 7 June 1957
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41094/supplement/3425/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Lt.-Gen. Sir Geoffrey C. EVANS, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (12895), late Inf. retires on retired pay, 5th June 1957. (Reserve Liability.)

    London Gazette : 4 September 1959
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41807/supplement/5573/data.pdf
    FORESTER BRIGADE
    R. Warwick
    TERRITORIAL ARMY
    Lt.-Gen. Sir Geoffrey C. EVANS, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (12895,) is appointed Hon. Col., 7th Bn. The Royal Warwickshire Regt. (T.A.), 1st June 1959, in an existing vacancy.
     
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    Evans, Geoffrey Charles (Oral history)
    • British officer served as officer with 1st Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt in India, 1938; served as staff officer with Jhansi Bde, Indian Army in India, 1938-1939
    • REEL 1 Recollections of period as officer with 1st Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt in India, 1/1938-7/1938: background to joining British Army, 1920; system of postings to India; reaction to posting to India; prior knowledge of military service in India; character of voyage aboard HMT Nevasa from GB to India, 1938; precautions against disease; story of army family who took extreme precautions regarding health; nature of sandfly fever; receiving anti-rabies injections after coming into contact with dog; encounters with snakes, centipede and mongoose; advice received on kit.
    • REEL 2 Continues: advantages of purchasing kit in India; work of regimental contractor; travelling by train in India; description of Indian railway stations; description of Fyzabad Cantonment; social activities; shooting; playing golf; leave; life on hill stations; question of Indian Army not being prepared to fight European army due to outmoded equipment and transport; relations between British and Indian Army personnel.
    • REEL 3 Continues: description of accommodation; duties of servants; story of mali's illness; Indian vegetables; story of khidmatgar's mis-spelling of menu; trustworthiness of servants; servant pay; method of cooling bungalows; heat at Jhansi; effect of monsoon rains; mess formality and ceremony; regimental snuff box; inter-rank relations; high levels of morale; problems of conveying army families to hill stations; comparison between Fyzabad and Jhansi stations.
    • REEL 4 Continues: posting as staff officer. Recollections of period as staff officer with Jhansi Bde, Indian Army in India, 1938-1939: opportunity to learn about Indian Army; differences between British and Indian Army personnel; life for officers' wives; sightseeing and interest in Indian history; an ex-British soldier who became snake catcher; behaviour of Indian civilians towards British troops; degree of contact with Indian civilians; saving Indian from angry mob; attitude to service in India; contact with European civilians; reasons for absence of Indian civilians from European clubs.
    • REEL 5 Continues: sympathy for Anglo-Indians; role of British Army in India; degree of awareness and interest in Indian politics; benefits of British rule; causes of poverty in India; question of permanent presence of British in India; description of Dak bungalows; degree of access Indians had to European clubs.
     
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