8265 Major-General Douglas Alexander Henry GRAHAM, CB, CBE, DSO*, MC, MiD, DL, Cameronians

Personal Number: 8265
Rank: Major-General
Name: Douglas Alexander Henry GRAHAM, CB, CBE, DSO*, MC, MiD, DL
Unit: Royal Field Artillery ; Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)


London Gazette : 10 October 1911
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TERRITORIAL FORCE
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY.
3rd Lowland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery;
Douglas Alexander Henry Graham (late Cadet, Glasgow Academy Contingent, Junior Division, Officers Training Corps) to be Second Lieutenant. 1911.

London Gazette : 24 September 1912
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ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY.
3rd Lowland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery;
Second Lieutenant Douglas A. H. Graham resigns his commission. Dated 25th September, 1912.

London Gazette : 16 September 1913
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INFANTRY.
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Douglas Alexander Henry Graham.

London Gazette : 11 December 1914
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INFANTRY.
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Second Lieutenant Douglas. A. H. Graham to be Lieutenant. Dated 3rd November, 1914.

London Gazette : 19 August 1916
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Sco. Rif.—The promotion to the rank of C'apt. of Lt. J. E. Ferry is antedated to 2nd June 1916.
The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts.: —
D. A. H. Graham. 18th June 1916.

London Gazette : 7 June 1917
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ATTACHED TO HD.QR. UNITS.
Brig. Majors.—
30th Apr. 1917.
Capt. D. A. H. Graham, Sco. Rif., and to be secd., vice Maj. J. R. Heelis, M.C., Manch. R.

London Gazette : 1 January 1918
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Awarded the Military Cross.
Capt. Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, Scot. Rif

London Gazette : 15 December 1919
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The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of tte campaign:—
His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question.
Decorations conferred by THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
Croix de Guerre.
Captain Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, M.C., Scottish Rifles.

London Gazette: 10 January 1920
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The undermentioned are restd.- to the estabt. •—
Sco. Rlf.—11th Jan. 192
Capt. D. A. H. Graham, M.C

London Gazette : 7 May 1920
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SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Brig.-Majs.-
Capt. D. A. H. Graham, M.C., Sco. Rif. 8th June 1919.

London Gazette : 11 March 1921
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Asst. Mil.'Sec., N. Comd.—
Capt. D. A. H. Graham, M.'C., 2nd Scot. Rif. 30th Oct. 1920.

London Gazette : 28 February 1928
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TERRITORIAL ARMY. COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appt. is made:—
Staff Capt.—Capt. D. A. H. Graham, M.C., Cameronians, in succession to Maj. H. F. Grant-Suttie, D.S.O., M.C., R.A. (D.A.A. & Q.M.G.). 19th Feb. 1928.

London Gazette : 16 December 1930
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INFANTRY.
Cameronians—
Capt. D. A. H. Graham, M.C., to be Maj. 16th Dec. 1930.

London Gazette : 13 January 1931
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts.:—
Maj. D. A. H. Graham, Cameronians, from Staff Capt., 52nd (Lowland) Div., is apptd. D.A.A. & Q.M.G., Lowland Area. 31st Dec. 1930.

London Gazette : 26 February 1932
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: —
Ma j. D. A. H. Cameronians, D.A.A. & Q.M.G., Lowland Area. 19th Feb. 1932.

London Gazette : 29 June 1937
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INFANTRY.
Cameronians—
Maj. D. A. H. Graham, M.C., to be Lt.- Col. 27th June 1937.

London Gazette : 28 June 1940
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REGULAR ARMY.
(Actg. Brig.) D. A. H. Graham, M.C., from Cameronians. 5th Apr. 1940.

London Gazette : 11 June 1942
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The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Colonel (temporary Brigadier) Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, M.C. (8265), late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 14 January 1943
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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). Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, C.B.E., M.C. (8265), late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 8 June 1943
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned are granted the actg. rank Maj.-Gen.: —
5th May 1943: —
(Col. (temp. Brig.) D.A.H. Graham , O.B.E., D.S.O., M.C.(8265).

London Gazette : 8 July 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve die following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Brigadier (temporary) Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 13 January 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. (actg.) D. A. H. Graham. C.B.E., D.S.O., M .C . (8265), late Cameronians.

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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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 Italy: —
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Major-General (temporary) Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265)', late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 28 September 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 Normandy.—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) D. A. H. Graham, C .B ., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265), late Cameronians.

London Gazette : 6 October 1944
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REGULAR ARMY
Col. (Temp. Maj.-Gen.) D. A. H. Graham, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265), to be Maj.-Gen. 6th Oct. 1944 with seniority 1st Feb. 1944.

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. D. A. H. Graham, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265), late Cameronians.

London Gazette : 12 February 1946
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (Actg. Maj.-Gen.) D. A. H. GRAHAM, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265) to be temp. Maj.-Gen., 14th May, 1944. (Substituted for the notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 19th May 1944.)

London Gazette : 16 January 1947
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decora- tions which have been conferred on the .under- mentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies:—
DECORATIONS CONFERREDBY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
Major General Douglas Alexander Henry GRAHAM, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (8265). late The Cameronians {Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 7 February 1947
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REGULAR ARMY.
Maj.-Gen. D. A. H. GRAHAM, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (6625), retires on ret. pay, 6th Feb. 1947.

London Gazette : 23 May 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 BYHis MAJESTY THE KING OF NORWAY.
Commander of the Order of St. Olav.
Major-General Douglas Alexander Henry GRAHAM, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265), late The Cameronians -(Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 20 August 1954
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Cameronians.
Maj.-Gen. Douglas Alexander Henry GRAHAM. C.B., CJB.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265), late Inf., retired, is apptd. Col., 22nd Aug. 1954 vice Gen. Sir Richard Nugent O'CONNOR, G.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (936), tenure expired.

London Gazette : 26 June 1956
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Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Ross and Cromarty :
Major General Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Rosskeen Old Manse, Invergordon.

London Gazette : 25 March 1958
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Carneronions.
REGULAR ARMY.
Li-Gen. Sir Horaitfilus MURRAY, KJBJE., C.B., D.S.O. (27245), is appointed Colonel, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 26th Miar. 1958, vice Maj.-Gen. Douglas Alexander Henry GRAHAM, CB., CJB.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8265), tenure expired.

London Gazette : 15 March 1960
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Resignations as Deputy Lieutenants accepted by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Ross and Cromarty:
Major General Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., sometime of Rosskeen Old Manse, Invergordon, and now of Old Manse of 'Fern, Forfar, Angus.

 

Recommendation for Award for Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry Rank: Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/22/333
Name Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry
Rank: Colonel
Regiment: Scottish Rifles
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 January 1943

 

Recommendation for Award for Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry Rank: Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/25/238
Name Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry
Rank: Colonel
Regiment: 153 Infantry Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 July 1943

 

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Recommendation for Award for Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry Rank: Major General... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/202
Name Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry
Rank: Major General
Regiment: Head Quarters
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Commander of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 24 August 1944

 

London Gazette : 29 September 1944
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Recommendation for Award for Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry Rank: Brigadier ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/186/1058
Name Graham, Douglas Alexander Henry
Rank: Brigadier
Service No: 8265
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: France
Award: Legion of Honour (Officier)
Date: 1944

 

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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