13089 Brigadier George Hamilton Charles PENNYCOOK, CBE, MiD**, Cheshire Regiment & T Force

Personal Number: 13089
Rank: Brigadier
Name: George Hamilton Charles PENNYCOOK, CBE, MiD**
Unit: Middlesex Regiment ; Cheshire Regiment


London Gazette : 26 October 1916
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29803/supplement/10407/data.pdf
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 27th Oct. 1916:—
REGULAR FORCES.
Midd'x R.—
George Hamilton Charles Pennycook.

London Gazette : 29 July 1918
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30818/supplement/8974/data.pdf
MEMORANDA.
2nd Lt. G. H. C. Pennycook, Midd'x R., to be secd., and to be temp. Capt. (without the pay or allowances of that rank) whilst empld. as a Garr. Bombing Officer. 13th July 1918.

London Gazette : 15 June 1937
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34408/page/3858/data.pdf
Cheshire R.
Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. H. C. Pennycook, M.B.E., is secd, whilst holding the appt. of Asst. Comdt. and Chief Instr., Anti-Gas Wing, Small Arms Sch. 1st June 1937.

London Gazette : 14 March 1939
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MEMORANDA.
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. (local Lt.-Col.) G. H. C. Pennycook, M.B.E., Cheshire R., relinquishes the local rank of Lt.-Col. 1st Jan. 1939.

London Gazette : 13 January 1944
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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 the Middle East:—
Cheshire R.
Col. (temp.) G. H. C. Pennycook, M.B.E. (13089).

London Gazette : 22 March 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. H. C. Pennycook, M.B.E. (13089), late Cheshire R.

London Gazette : 9 August 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/data.pdf
The KING has been .graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe:—
Commands and Staff.
Brig, (temp.) G. H. C. PENNYCOOK, M.B.E. (13089), late Cheshire R.

London Gazette : 16 January 1947
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37853/supplement/323/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 Commander.
Brigadier (temporary) George Hamilton Charles PENNYCOOK, C.B.E. (13089) late The Cheshire Regiment.

London Gazette : 21 September 1948
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38409/supplement/5093/data.pdf
The undermentioned Cols to be Brigs —
(Temp. Bng) G. H. C. PENNYCOOK, CB.E (13089), late Inf

London Gazette : 28 April 1950
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38896/supplement/2099/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
Brig. G. H. C. PENNYCOOK, C.B.E. (13089), late Inf., retires on ret. pay, 29th Apr. 1950.

 

London Gazette : 13 January 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/258/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/265/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1548/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 9 August 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Pennycook, George Hamilton Charles Rank: Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/85/15
Name Pennycook, George Hamilton Charles
Rank: Temporary Brigadier
Service No: 13089
Regiment: The Cheshire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North-West Europe 1944-1945
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 11 October 1945

 

Recommendation for Award for Pennycook, G H C Rank: Brigadier Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/147/496
Name Pennycook, G H C
Rank: Brigadier
Regiment: British Army
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit Degree of Commander
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 16 January 1947

 

See also:

• plaque, T Force
• "IWM - Physical description:Glass-topped and framed circular plaque presented by T Force, the plaque features a pale yellow circle with T Force inscription in centre with small pictures depicting factory scenes, around the edge are sixteen crests from towns in Holland and Germany with town names inscribed underneath, the wooden frame is painted black but badly worn, there is surface dirt all over.
  History note" Plaque presented to Brigadier Pennycook, CBE by his staff of T Force which he commanded 1 Nov 1944 -15 Nov 1945."
• T-Force
• T-Force: The Forgotten Heroes of 1945: Sean Longden
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• Detail :: The Wardrobe

"Date: 1945-08-14
Regiment" 30th Royal Berkshire
Location: Stohl, Germany
Entry: 2359 Brig G.H.C. Pennycook, BGS G (T) & CW 21 Army Gp visited the Bn. On arrival HAMBURG he lunched with B coy and in the afternoon saw 803 Coy (S). he arrived Bn HQ 1900 hrs and inspected the I Office and camp layout. He dined with HQ Offrs. Weather warm, overcast."
"Date: 1945-08-15
Regiment 30th Royal Berkshire
Location Stohl, Germany
Entry 2359 BBC announcement early this morning that JAPAN had accepted surrender terms. Today and tomorrow to be celebrated as holidays. Brig G.H.C. Pennycook visited C Coy Targets 1000 hrs. Left KIEL 1130 hrs. Bn soccer XI beat EY in the semi final of the KIEL Bde Cup by 5-2. Weather close, some sun."
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