1094 General Sir James Handyside MARSHALL-CORNWALL, KCB, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD*, Royal Artillery

Personal Number: 1094
Rank: General
Name: Sir James Handyside MARSHALL-CORNWALL, KCB, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD*, FRSGS
Unit: Royal Artillery


London Gazette : 6 August 1907
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery, The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military Academy, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 23rd July, 1907 :—
James Handyside Marshall Cornwall.

London Gazette : 2 November 1914
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The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains: —
Dated 30th October, 1914.
J. H. M. Cornwall, and to remain seconded.

London Gazette : 18 February 1915
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Awarded the Military Cross.
Captain J. H. M. Cornwall.

London Gazette : 18 February 1916
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GENERAL STAFF.
General Staff Officers—
3rd Grade—
Dated 17th January, 1916.
Captain Francis P . Nosworthy, Royal Engineers!, vice Captain J. H. M. Cornwall, Royal Artillery.

London Gazette : 3 June 1916
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His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned re- wards for Distinguished Service in the Field, dated 3rd June, 1916:—
To be Brevet Lieutenant-Colonels in Reserve of Officers.
Capt. J. H. M. Cornwall, R.A.

London Gazette : 11 March 1918
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The following axe 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 the campaign:—
His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question.
Decorations conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE BEiLGIANS.
ORDRE DE LEOPOLD.
Officier.
Major James Handyside Marshall Cornwall, D.S.O., M.C., Royal Artillery.

London Gazette : 3 June 1918
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The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday, to approve of the undermentioned rewards for valuable services rendered in connection with the War. Dated 3rd June,1918:—
TO BE BREVET COLONEL.
(On Retired List, Reserve of Officers, New Army, or Territorial Force, in the case of Officers belonging to these categories as applicable.)
Maj. (T./Lt.-Col.) J. H. M. Cornwall, D.S.O., M.C., B.A

London Gazette : 10 May 1919
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The undermentioned relinquish their temp, appte. at the War Office:—
G.S.Os., 1st Grade.—1st Apr. 1919.—
Bt. Lt.- Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, D.S.O., M.C., R.A.

London Gazette : 18 March 1920
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MEMORANDA.
The undermentioned to be temp. Lt.- Cols.:—
Whilst G.S.Os., 1st Grade:—
Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, D.S.O., M.C., R.A., from 29th Jan. 1918 to 27th Apr. 1919.

London Gazette : 18 March 1920
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MEMORANDA.
The undermentioned Bt. Lt.-Cols, to be temp. Majs.:—
J. H. M. .Cornwall, D.S.O., M.C., R.A. 17th Jan. 1916.

London Gazette : 13 September 1921
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SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Special Service Officer, Cl.BB. -
Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B..E., D.S.O., M.C., R.A. 9th Aug. 1921.

London Gazette : 16 November 1923
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The undermentioned relinquish their temp, appts.:—
Spec. Serv. Officer (01. BB).—
Bt: Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., R.A. 3rd Oct. 1923.

London Gazette : 20 November 1923
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
R.H. & R.F.A.—The undermentioned supem. Majs. are restd. to the estabt.:—
Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.O. 3rd Oct 1923.

London Gazette : 5 August 1924
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REGULAR FORCES.
MEMORANDA.
Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., R.A., to be local Lt.-Col. whilst spec, empld. 14th July 1924.

London Gazette : 7 October 1924
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., is secd. whilst spec. empld. 14th July 1924.

London Gazette : 8 January 1926
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned are restd. to the estabt.:—
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. 5th Nov. 1925.

London Gazette : 27 September 1927
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 1st Sept. 1927.

London Gazette : 11 May 1928
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned to be Cols.:—
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. H. M. Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., from R.A., 18th Apr. 1928, with seniority 3rd June 1922.

London Gazette : 3 May 1932
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.:—
Col. J. H. Marshall-Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Mil. Attache (graded as G.S.O., 1st Grade), Berlin. 191th Apr. 1932.

London Gazette : 6 May 1932
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. J. H. Marshall-Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., on ceasing to be empld. is placed on h.p. 19th Apr. 1932.

London Gazette : 14 September 1934
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: —
Maj.-Gen. J. H. Marshall-Cornwall, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., as Comdr. R.A., 51st (Highland) Div. 15th Sept. 1934.

London Gazette : 1 November 1938
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Lt.-Gen. J. H. Marshall-Cornwall, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M..C., from Chief of the British Mil. Mission to the Egyptian Army, to be Dep. Chief of the Imp. Gen. Staff (Coast Defence and Anti-Aircraft), War Office (temp.), 29th Oct. 1938.

London Gazette : 11 July 1940
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:
Lieutenant-General James Handyside Marshall-Cornwall, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Colonel Commandant, Royal Artillery.

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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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.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Lt.-Gen. Sir James H. MARSHALL-CORNWALL, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C.

London Gazette : 7 January 1941
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Lt.-Gen. Sir James H. Marshall-Cornwall, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Col. Comdt., R.A. (1094), from a Comdr., to be spec. empld. 1st Dec. 1940.

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:—
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Gen. Sir James H. Marshall-Cornwall, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (1094), Col. Comdt., R.A.

London Gazette : 5 January 1943
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REGULAR ARMY.
Gen. Sir James H. Marshall-Cornwall, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (1094) (Col. Comdt., R.A.), to retire on ret. pay, 4th Jan. 1943.

London Gazette : 31 May 1949
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REGULAR ARMY.
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Col. (Hon. Maj.-Gen.) Fendall William Harvey PRATT, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8073), late RAl, is appointed Colonel Commandant, 14th Feb. 1949, vice Gen. Sir James Handyside MARSHALL-CORNWALL, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (1094), whose tenure of appointment has expired.

London Gazette : 17 June 1949
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
GENERAL LIST.
Gen. Sir James H. MARSHALL-CORNWALL, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (1094), late R.A., having attained the age limit of liability to recall, ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 27th May 1949.

 

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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See also

• Person Page
  
• James Marshall-Cornwall - Wikipedia
• A Memoir: Wars and Rumours of Wars; James Marshall-Cornwall
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His son:

• 255169 James Gerald MARSHALL-CORNWALL, 4 Grenadier Guards: 30/07/1944