631 Major-General George SURTEES, CB, CBE, MC*, MiD****, Lancashire Fusiliers

Personal Number: 631
Rank: Major-General
Name: George SURTEES, CB, CBE, MC*, MiD****
Unit: Lancashire Fusiliers


London Gazette : 3 June 1919
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AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS.
Lt. (T./Capt.) George Surtees, M.C., 8th Bn., Manch. R.
(M.C. gazetted- 26th Nov., 1917.)

London Gazette : 25 January 1929
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INFANTRY.
Lan. Fus.—
Capt. G. Surtees, M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 21st Jan. 1929.

London Gazette : 8 July 1930
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
Capt. G. Surtees, M.C., Lan. Fus., to be G.S.O. for Phys. Trg. (C1. CC), Northern Comd. 18th June 1930.

London Gazette : 1 January 1937
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HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made, 1st Jan. 1937:—
To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
Capt. & Bt. Maj.G. Surtees, M.C.,Lan. Fus.

London Gazette : 8 August 1939
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MEMORANDA.
Col. G. Surtees, M.C., to be A.A. & Q.M.G. 29th July 1939.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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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 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: —
To be Additional Commanders of the Military .Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) George Surtees, M.C. (631), late The Lancashire Fusiliers.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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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:—
Brig, (temp.) G. Surtees, C.B.E., M.C. (631), late Lan. Fus.

London Gazette : 30 June 1942
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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 July, 1941. to October, 1941:—
Brig, (temp.) G. Surtees, C.B.E., M.C. (631), late Lan. Fus.

London Gazette : 6 October 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned officers are granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen.: —
Col. (temp. Brig.) G. Surtees, C.B.E., M.C. (631). 15th Sept. 1942.

London Gazette : 14 October 1943
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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 the Middle East:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major-General (acting) George Surtees, C.B.E., M.C. (631), late The Lancashire Fusiliers.

London Gazette : 6 April 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:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) G. Surtees, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (631), late Lan. Fus.

London Gazette : 8 November 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and Europe: —
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) G. SURTEES, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (631), late Lan. Fus.

London Gazette : 5 March 1946
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Lan. Fus.
Maj.-Gen. G. SURTEES, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (63.1) to be Col., 31st Dec. 1945, vice Maj.-Gen. G. H. B. FREETH, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., ret. pay w h o attained the age limit for the appt. on that date.

London Gazette : 4 April 1946
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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.) G. SURTEES, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (631), late Lan. Fus.

London Gazette : 17 October 1946
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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.
Bronze Star Medal.
Major-General George SURTEES, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (631), late The Lancashire Fusiliers.

London Gazette : 25 September 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 undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies:—
DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT OF BELGIUM.
Commander of the Order of the Crown.
Major-General George SURTEES, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (631), late The Lancashire Fusiliers.

London Gazette : 16 December 1955
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
The undermentioned officers having attained the age limit of liability to recall cease to belong to (the Reserve of Officers on (the dates- shown:—
Maj.-Gen. G. SURTEES, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (631), late Inf., 17th Dec. 1955.

 

Recommendation for Award for Surtees, George Rank: Colonel Regiment: Royal... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/79/21
Name Surtees, George
Rank: Colonel
Regiment: Royal Artillery, Head Quarters Troops Sudan
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (East Africa and Madagascar)
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 30 December 1941

 

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7340/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 30 June 1942
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London Gazette : 4 April 1946
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Recommendation for Award for Surtees, George Rank: Colonel Service No: 631... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/166
Name Surtees, George
Rank: Colonel
Service No: 631
Regiment: Late Lancashire Fusiliers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt, Libya)
Award: Commander of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943

 

London Gazette : 6 April 1944
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London Gazette : 8 November 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Surtees, G Rank: Major General Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/147/322
Name Surtees, G
Rank: Major General
Regiment: British Army
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Bronge Star Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 17 October 1946

 

Recommendation for Award for Surtees, G Rank: Major General Award: Croix de... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/186/1
Name Surtees, G
Rank: Major General
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: France
Award: Croix de Guerre avec Palme
Date: 1947-1948

 

See also:

• Biography of Major-General George Surtees (1895 – 1976), Great Britain
• This week in 1976 25 years ago
  
• "MILITARY MAN: Major General George Surtees, CB, CBE, MC, Colonel XX The Lancashire Fusiliers, 1945-55, died at the age of 80. It was he who, as colonel of the Regiment, received the Freedom scroll and presentation casket from the Mayor of Bury when the Freedom of the town was bestowed on the LFs in August 1946."