5574 Major-General Meade Edward DENNIS, CB, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD***, Royal Artillery

Personal Number: 5574
Rank: Major-General
Name: Meade Edward DENNIS, CB, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD***
Unit: Royal Artillery


London Gazette : 29 May 1917
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned to be acting Capts.: —
Lt. M. E. Dennis, M.C. 15th Jan. 1917

London Gazette : 12 March 1918
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
R.H. & R.F.A.—
Capt. M. E. Dennis, M.C., to be Adjt. 4th Feb. 1918.

London Gazette : 14 January 1921
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
R.H. & R.F.A.—
Capt. M. E. Dennis, M.C., remains secd, for service with the Egyptian Army. 18th Nov. 1920.

London Gazette : 23 April 1929
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107th (S. Notts. H. Yeo.) Field Bde.-
Capt. M. E. Dennis, M.C., R.A., vacates the appt. of Adjt. 28th Mar. 1929.

London Gazette : 27 May 1930
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Cap.t. M. E. Dennis, M.C., to be Adjt. 1st May 1930

London Gazette : 12 July 1932
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned Capts., to be Majs. : —
M. E. Dennis, M.C. 24th June 1932.

London Gazette : 8 November 1932
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Capt. T. Lyon-Smith to be Adjt., vice Maj. M. E. Dennis, M.C. 8th Oct. 1932.

London Gazette : 3 March 1936
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned are secd, for serv. with the Ind. Army:—
Maj. M. E. Dennis, M.C. 19th Jan. 1935.

London Gazette : 21 December 1937
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Maj. M. E. Dennis, M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 1st Dec. 1937.

London Gazette : 11 August 1939
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Field Branch—The promotion of the undermentioned Lt.-Cols. is antedated as shown below : —
M. E. Dennis, M.C. 31st July 1939.

London Gazette : 11 August 1942
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The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. on completion of tenure of serv. as Regtl. Lt.-Cols., remain on full pay (supernumerary): —
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
M. E. Dennis, M.C. (5574). 31st July 1942.

London Gazette : 31 December 1942
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Brigadier (temporary) Meade Edward Dennis, M.C. (5574). Royal Regiment of Artillery (Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow).

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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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 during the period 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
Royal Horse Artillery.
Brig, (temp.) M. E. Dennis, D.S.O., M.C. (5574).

London Gazette : 20 July 1943
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The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:—
5th May 1943:—
Temp. Brig. M. E. Dennis, D.S.O., M.C. (5574), from R.A., with seniority 31st July 1942.

London Gazette : 5 August 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Tunisia:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) Meade Edward Dennis, D.S.O., M.C. (5574), Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 23 March 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 Sicily: —
Commands and Staff.
Brig, (temp.) M. E. Dennis, G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574). late R.A.

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.
Maj.-Gen. (actg.) M. E. Dennis, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574), late R.A.

London Gazette : 10 May 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.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) M. E. Dennis, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574), late R.A.

London Gazette : 21 June 1945
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The KING has. been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, an recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Major-General (temporary) Meade Edward DENNIS, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 1 March 1946
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (Temp. Maj.-Gen.) M. E. DENNIS, C. B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574), retains the temp, rank of Maj.-Gen., 17th Feb. 1946.

London Gazette : 16 July 1946
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The undermentioned Cols, to be Maj.-Gens.: —
Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) M. E. DENNIS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574), 16th May 1946, with seniority 14th Sept. 1944.

London Gazette : 1 September 1953
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
The undermentioned Maj.-Gens.. having attained the age limit of liability to recall, cease to belong to the Res. of Offrs. on the dates shown:—
M. E. DENNIS, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5574), late R.A., 6th Aug. 1953.

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Recommendation for Award for Dennis, Meade Edward Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/22/171
Name Dennis, Meade Edward
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 5574
Regiment: Royal Artillery
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 31 December 1942

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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Recommendation for Award for Dennis, Meade Edward Rank: Colonel, Temporary Major... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/186/1062
Name Dennis, Meade Edward
Rank: Colonel, Temporary Major General
Service No: 5574
Regiment: Headquarters, 21 Army Group
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: France
Award: Legion of Honour (Officier)
Date: 1944

 

London Gazette : 23 March 1944
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London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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London Gazette : 10 May 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Dennis, Meade Edward Rank: S Colonel; Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/251
Name Dennis, Meade Edward
Rank: S Colonel; Temporary Major General
Service No: 5574
Regiment: MGRA 21 Army Group
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Commander of the British Empire [Companion, Order of the Bath]
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 21 June 1945

 

See also:

• Biography of Major-General Meade Edward Dennis (1893 – 1965), Great Britain
  
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• In the Second World War, his son and heir, Maj-Gen Meade Edward Dennis, was to be one of the heroes of El Alamein, for which he was awarded a DSO. After the war, Gen Dennis was appointed Major-General of the Royal Artillery in India, a post he held until his retirement in 1947.

His brother:

• Captain Stratford Hercules DENNIS, DSC**, MiD** Royal Navy
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