18665 Major-General John Charles Francis HOLLAND, CB, DFC, MiD, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 18665
Rank: Major-General
Name: John Charles Francis HOLLAND, CB, DFC, MiD
Unit: Royal Engineers


London Gazette : 27 July 1915
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Gentleman Cadets, from the Royal Military Academy, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 28th July, 1915:—
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
John Charles Francis Holland.

London Gazette : 7 August 1925
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ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned to be Adjts.:—
Capt. J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C. 19th May 1924.

London Gazette : 18 November 1927
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CORPS OF EOYAL ENGINEERS.
Capt. M. E. Caldwell to be Adjt., vice J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C. 1st Nov. 1927.

London Gazette : 24 January 1933
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CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Capt. J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C., to be Maj. 18th Jan. 1933.

London Gazette : 24 September 1937
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
Maj. J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C., R.E., from G.S.O. 3rd Grade, to be G.S.O. 2nd Grade, War Office. 13th Sept. 1937.

London Gazette : 31 January 1939
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C., R.E., to be G.S.O. 2nd Grade, War Office. 17th Jan. 1939.

London Gazette : 5 January 1943
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.: —
Temp. Brig. J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C. (18665), from R.E., 2nd Nov. 1942, with seniority 1st Jan. 1941.

London Gazette : 13 August 1943
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (temp. Brig.) J. C. HOLLAND, D.F.C. (18665) to be granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 15th July 1943.

London Gazette : 21 July 1944
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) J. C. F. Holland, D.F.C. (18665), to be temp. Maj.-Gen., 15th July 1944.

London Gazette : 1 January 1945
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The KING has teen graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Colonel (temporary Major-General) John Charles Francis Holland, D.F.C. (18665), late Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 21 June 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 the Mediterranean Theatre:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) J. C. F. HOLLAND, C.B., D.F.C. (18665), late R.E.

London Gazette : 24 September 1946
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) J. C. F. HOLLAND, C.B., D.F.C. (18665), 31st Aug. 1946, with seniority , 20th Apr. 1944.

London Gazette : 20 March 1947
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the under-mentioned 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 Officer.
Major-General John Charles Francis HOLLAND, C.B., D.F.C. (18665), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 16 January 1948
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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.
Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm.
Major-General (temporary) John Charles Francis HOLLAND, C.B., D.F.C. (18665), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 20 April 1951
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS & STAFF.
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Lt. D. HOLLAND (397934) resigns his commn., 19th Apr. 1951.

London Gazette : 2 October 1951
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
Maj.-Gen. J. C. F. HOLLAND. C.B., D.F.C. (18665) late R.E., relinquishes his appointment as Member of the Manpower Distribution Committee, 24th Sept. 1951, remaining on full pay.

 

London Gazette : 21 June 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Holland, John C F Rank: Major General Regiment:... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/147/596
Name Holland, John C F
Rank: Major General
Regiment: British Army Engineer Section Allied Force Headquarters
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 20 March 1947

 

Recommendation for Award for Holland, J C F Rank: Major General Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/148/431
Name Holland, J C F
Rank: Major General
Regiment: British Army
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: The Medal of Freedom Silver Palm
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 16 January 1948

 

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