33422 Major John Samuel KINGSTON, MBE, MiD, Royal Army Veterinary Corps

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    Personal Number: 33422
    Rank: Major
    Name: John Samuel KINGSTON, MBE, MiD
    Unit: Royal Army Veterinary Corps


    London Gazette : 5 November 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34451/page/6896/data.pdf
    ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS.
    The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs. 4th Nov. 1937:—
    J. S. Kingston.

    London Gazette : 16 December 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36287/supplement/5472/data.pdf
    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 Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India: —
    To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Major John Samuel Kingston (33422), Royal Army Veterinary Corps (Milford-on-Sea).

    London Gazette : 3 April 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37015/supplement/1818/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the 'Eastern Frontier of India: —
    Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
    Lt.-Col. (temp.) J. S. Kingston, M.B.E. (33422).

    London Gazette : 5 March 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38226/supplement/1619/data.pdf
    ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS.
    The appts of the undermentioned Majs to Perm Reg Commns are antedated to the dates shown, under the terms of A C I No 638/1946 —
    J S KINGSTON, M B E. (33422). 23rd Aug 1924

    London Gazette : 23 April 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38267/supplement/2529/data.pdf
    ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS
    The notifns regarding the undermentioned Majs. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 5th Mar 1948, are cancelled
    J. S KINGSTON, MBE (33422).

    London Gazette : 30 November 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38470/supplement/6296/data.pdf
    ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS.
    Maj. J. S. KINGSTON, M.B.E. (33422) retires on Ind. Pension, 4th Dec. 1948, and is granted the hon. rank of Lt.-Col.
     
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    Recommendation for Award for Kingston, John Samuel Rank: Major Regiment: ... | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 373/79/417
    Name Kingston, John Samuel
    Rank: Major
    Regiment: Royal Army Veterinary Corps Ordnance Corps No 6 Vetinary Hospital
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Burma
    Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
    Date of announcement in London Gazette: 16 December 1943


    Major John Samuel Kingston, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
    Major Kingston has been in Manipur Road since the commencement there of this base; during a part of this time he has worked single-handed, and has carried out the duties of Deputy Assistant Director of Veterinary Surgery, Lines of Communication in addition to his own work as Officer Commanding 6 Veterinary Hospital.

    It is entirely due to Major Kingston’s untiring energy and devotion to duty that the veterinary hospital was successfully established, and carried on so efficiently in the most trying circumstances.

    Major Kingston was born in Drimoleague, Cork.



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