56729 Brigadier Peter Harry Mitchell MAY, DSO, OBE, MC, MiD*, Durham Light Infantry

Personal Number: 56729
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Peter Harry Mitchell MAY, DSO, OBE, MC, MiD
Unit: Durham Light Infantry


London Gazette : 1 September 1933
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 31st Aug. 1933:—
Durham L.I.—
Peter Harry Mitchell MAY.

London Gazette : 1 September 1936
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Durham L.I.—
The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. 31st Aug. 1936:—
P. H. M. May.

London Gazette : 19 August 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the undermentioned awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
The Military Cross.
Captain Peter Harry Mitchell May (56729), The Durham Light Infantry.

London Gazette : 2 September 1941
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The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 31st Aug. 1941:—
Durham L.I.
P. H. M. May (56729).

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: —
Durham L.I.
Capt. (temp. Maj.) P. H. M. May, M.C. (56729).

London Gazette : 24 August 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 Italy : —
Durham L.I.
Capt. (temp. Maj.) P. H. M. May, M.C. (56729).

London Gazette : 30 August 1946
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Durham L.I.
Capt. (War Subs. Maj.) P. H. M. MAY, D.S.O., M.C. (56729) to be Maj., 31st Aug. 1946.

London Gazette : 25 June 1954
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D.L.I.
Maj. P . H. M. MAY, DSJO., M.C. (56729) to be Lt-Col.. 1st Feb. 1954.

London Gazette : 3 May 1957
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MEMORANDA.
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. on completion of tenure of employment as Lt.-Cols. remain on full pay (superny.) on the dates shown:—
P. H. M. MAY, D.S.O., M.C. (56729), Emp. List (1) (late D.L.I.), 1st Feb. 1957.

London Gazette : 12 June 1958
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
To be Ordinary Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Harry Mitchell MAY, D.S.O., M.C. (56729), The Durham Light Infantry (Employed List (1)).

London Gazette : 10 November 1959
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REGULAR ARMY
Lt.-Col. P. H. M. MAY, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (56729), from D.L.I., to be Col., 1st Oct. 1959.

London Gazette : 14 August 1961
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REGULAR ARMY
Col. (Temp. Brig.) P. H. M. MAY, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (56729), late Inf., retires on retired pay, 12th Aug., 1962, and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.

London Gazette : 11 January 1966
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THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST.JOHN OF JERUSALEM
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanction the following promotions in and appointments to The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:
As Officers (Brothers)
Brigadier Peter Harry Mitchell May, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.

London Gazette : 11 March 1980
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LIGHT DIVISION
REGULAR ARMY
Brig. Robert Brian MACGREGOR-OAKFORD, O.B.E., M.C. (421593) is appointed Deputy Colonel, The Light Infantry (Durham), 20th Dec. 1979, in succession to Col. (Hon. Brig.) Peter Harry Mitchell MAY, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (56729) tenure expired.

London Gazette : 11 January 1983
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THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST.JOHN OF JERUSALEM
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in and appointments to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
As Commander (Brother)
Brigadier Peter Harry Mitchell May, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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Recommendation for Award for May, Peter Harry Mitchell Rank: Major, Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/14/345
Name May, Peter Harry Mitchell
Rank: Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 56729
Regiment: 1 Durham Light Infantry
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 13 December 1945

 

Recommendation for Award for May, Peter Harry Mitchell Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/166/48
Name May, Peter Harry Mitchell
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 56729
Regiment: Durham Light Infantry
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Birthday Honours
Award: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 12 June 1958

 

See also:

• Brigadier of the Durham light infantry DSO OBE MC