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73199 General Sir Richard Erskine WARD, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC, MiD***, Royal Tank Regiment

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    Personal Number: 73199
    Rank: General
    Name: Sir Richard Erskine WARD, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC, MiD***
    Unit: Royal Tank Regiment


    London Gazette : 27 August 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34430/page/5444/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from, the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 26th Aug.. 1937: —
    ROYAL TANK CORPS.
    Richard Erskine WARD.

    London Gazette : 20 December 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7176/data.pdf
    The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services in connection with operations in the field. March-June, 1940.
    ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS.
    2/Lt. (t/Capt.) R. E. WARD.

    London Gazette : 12 February 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35452/supplement/703/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
    The Military Cross.
    Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Richard Erskine Ward (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (Broadstone, Dorset).

    London Gazette : 24 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2854/data.pdf
    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: —
    R.T.R.
    Capt. (temp. Maj.) R. E. Ward, M.C. (73199).

    London Gazette : 22 July 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36102/page/3313/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Captain (temporary Major) Richard Erskine Ward, M.C. (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (Broadstone, Dorset).

    London Gazette : 21 October 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36217/supplement/4664/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
    Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
    Captain (temporary Major) Richard Erskine Ward, D.S.O., M.C. (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. (Substituted for the announcement in respect of this officer in the London Gazette (No. 36209) of the 14th October, 1942.)

    London Gazette : 9 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4045/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:—
    R.T.R.
    Maj. (temp.) R. E. WARD, D.5.O., M.C. (73199).

    London Gazette : 25 September 1947
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38079/supplement/4519/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 His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT OF BELGIUM.
    Chevalier of the Order of Leopold H with Palm, Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm.
    Major Richard Erskine WARD, D.S.O., M.C. (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps.

    London Gazette : 8 December 1953
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40036/supplement/6654/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st to 27th July, 1953:—
    R. Tks.
    Maj. R. E. WARD, D.S.O., M.C. (73199).

    London Gazette : 12 November 1965
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43812/supplement/10523/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    Col. (Temp. Brig.) R. E. WARD. D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late R.A.C., to be appointed General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, and is granted the temporary rank of Maj.-Gen., 12th Nov. 1965.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1969
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44740/supplement/3/data.pdf
    THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: —
    C.B.
    To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:
    Major-General Richard Erskine WARD, D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late Royal Armoured Corps.

    London Gazette : 29 September 1970
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/45200/supplement/10597/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    REGULAR ARMY
    Maj.-Gen. R. E. WARD, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C. relinquishes his appointment as Vice-Adjutant-General, Ministry of Defence, 23rd Sep. 1970.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1971
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/45262/supplement/2/data.pdf
    THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:
    K.C.B.
    To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:
    Lieutenant-General Richard Erskine WARD, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late Royal Armoured Corps, Colonel Commandant Royal Tank Regiment.

    London Gazette : 4 December 1973
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46143/supplement/14387/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    REGULAR ARMY
    Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard WARD, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C., relinquishes the appointment of Commander, British Forces Hong Kong, 1st Dec. 1973.

    London Gazette : 15 January 1974
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46181/supplement/581/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    REGULAR ARMY
    Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard WARD, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C. is appointed Chief of Personnel and Logistics, Ministry of Defence and to be Gen., 14th Jan. 1974, with seniority 21st Apr. 1973.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1976
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46777/supplement/6/data.pdf
    THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
    Order of the British Empire (Military Division)
    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY DEPARTMENT)
    G.B.E.
    To be an Ordinary Knight Grand Cross of the Mili- tary Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
    General Sir Richard WARD, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late Royal Armoured Corps, Colonel Commandant Royal Tank Regiment.

    London Gazette : 25 May 1976
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46909/supplement/7438/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF REGULAR ARMY
    Gen. Sir Richard WARD, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C. retires on retired pay, 24th May 1976.
     
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    Recommendation for Award for Ward, Richard Erskine Rank: Captain Service No:... | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 373/26/8
    Name Ward, Richard Erskine
    Rank: Captain
    Service No: 73199
    Regiment: 5 Royal Tank Regiment
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
    Award: Distinguished Service Order
    Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943


    Same image as above in different file. See note on left-hand side about Bar to DSO & also LG entries

    RE WARD, DSO different reference same image.png
     
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    Context for this citation:

    The Battle for Ed Duda, 29 November 1941

    He would have been with the Armoured Brigades attacking from the south and hitting Ariete and then the MG Battalion.

    All the best

    Andreas
     
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