13863 Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons STANIER, DSO & Bar, MC, MiD Welsh Guards

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    Name Stanier, Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons
    Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
    Regiment: 2 Battalion Welsh Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: British Expeditionary Force 1939-40
    Award: Distinguished Service Order
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 22 October 1940
    Date 1940-1942
    Catalogue reference WO 373/16

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    Name Stanier, Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons
    Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
    Service No: 13863
    Regiment: Welsh Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
    Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 29 March 1945
    Date 1945
    Catalogue reference WO 373/53

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    Personal Number: 13863
    Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
    Name: Sir Alexander B G STANIER, Bt., DSO & Bar, MC
    Unit: Welsh Guards

    London Gazette : 20 December 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30438/supplement/13335/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Col:, to be 2nd Lts. 21st Dec. 1917:—
    FOOT GUARDS
    W. Gds.—Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier.

    London Gazette : 2 April 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31266/supplement/4332/data.pdf
    Awarded the Military Cross.
    2/Lt. Alexander Belville Gibbons Stanier, 1st Bn., W. Gds.

    London Gazette : 21 August 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31515/supplement/10620/data.pdf
    W. Gds.—2nd Lt. A. B. G. Stanier to be Lt. 21st June 1919.

    London Gazette : 10 December 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31680/supplement/15369/data.pdf
    2nd Lt. Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 1st Bn., W. Gds.
    For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership at St. Vaast on llth October, 1918. He rallied his platoon under heavy fire, and after personally reconnoitering the ground in front, led his men forward 200 yards to a good fire position. His good leadership and prompt action prevented casualties and gained valuable ground.

    London Gazette : 14 October 1924
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32982/page/7433/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 1st Oct. 1924:—
    Sir A. B. G. Stanier, Bt., M.C. (Adjt.), under the provisions of Art. 109, Royal Warrant for Pay & Promotion, 1922.

    London Gazette : 30 September 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33868/page/6175/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    W. G'ds
    Capt. Sir Alexander B. G. Stanier, Bt., M.C., to be Maj. 1st Oct. 1932.

    London Gazette : 16 June 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34636/page/4042/data.pdf
    W. G'ds
    Maj. Sir Alexander B. G. Stanier, Bt., M.C., to be Lt.-Col. 18th May 1939.

    London Gazette : 22 October 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34975/supplement/6114/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to approve of the undermentioned awards in recognition of gallant conduct in action with the enemy.
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, Bt., M.C., Welsh Guards.

    London Gazette : 29 April 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35146/supplement/2424/data.pdf
    Welsh Guards.
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the field: —
    Stanier, Maj. (actg. Lt.-Col.) (now Lt.-Col.) (temp. Brig.) Sir Alexander B. G., Bt., D.S.O., M.C. (13863).

    London Gazette : 19 May 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35562/supplement/2165/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    W. G'ds.
    Lt.-Col. Sir Alexander B. G. Stanier, Bt., D.S.O. (13863), on completion of period of serv. in comd., remains on full pay (supernumerary). 18th May 1942.

    London Gazette : 14 January 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/london/issue/36328/supplement/277/data.pdf
    The undermentioned to be Cols.:—
    Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) Sir Alexander B. G. Stanier, Bt., D.S.O., M.C. (13863) from W. G'ds. 31st Dec. 1943, with seniority, 18th May 1942.

    London Gazette : 20 June 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36569/supplement/2913/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred upon the undermentioned officers in recognition of services in the cause of the Allies: —
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
    Silver Star.
    Colonel (temporary Brigadier) Sir Alexander Seville Gibbons Stanier, Bt., D.S O., M C., (13863), late Welsh Guards.

    London Gazette : 29 March 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37004/supplement/1709/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in NorthnWest Europe: —
    First Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
    Brigadier (temporary) Sir Alexander Seville Gibbons Stanier, Bt., D.S.O., M.C. (13863), late Welsh Guards.

    London Gazette : 4 May 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38278/supplement/2741/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. Sir Alexander B. G. STANIER, Bt., D.S.O., M.C. (13863), late Ft. G'ds., retires on ret. pay, 2nd May 1948, and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.

    London Gazette : 19 November 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38459/supplement/6061/data.pdf
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BYHis ROYALHIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT OF BELGIUM.
    Commander of the Order of Leopold II with Palm, Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm.
    Brigadier (temporary) Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons STANIER, Bt., D.S.O., M.C. (13863), late Foot Guards.

    London Gazette : 1 February 1957
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40990/supplement/719/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
    Col. (Hon. Brig.) Sir Alexander B. G. STANIER, Bt., D.S.O., M.C. (13863), late Foot Gds., having attained the age limit of liability to recall, ceases to belong to .the Res. of Offrs., 31st Jan. 1957.
     
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    Stanier was a good officer, led 231st Infantry Brigade in 50th Div from D-Day to Nijmegen. He did a good job under very trying circumstances.
     
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    After receiving the D.S.O. at Buckingham Palace
    The Tatler 10th July 1940

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    Western Mail Thursday 22nd June 1944
     
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