Personal Number: 124539 Rank: Major-General Name: Reginald Henry WHITWORTH, CB, CBE Unit: Grenadier Guards London Gazette : 2 April 1940 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34821/supplement/1901/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. The undermentioned Cadets, from Sandhurst and 163rd Officer Cadet Training Units, to be 2nd Lts. 23rd Mar. 1940:— Gren. G'ds. Reginald Henry WHITWORTH (124539). London Gazette : 20 September 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37274/supplement/4674/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 Italy:— To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: — Major (temporary) Reginald Henry WHITWORTH (124539), Grenadier Guards (Penhope, Worcs). London Gazette : 22 January 1946 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37439/supplement/572/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. Gren G'ds. The undermentioned 2nd Lta. to be Lts., 23rd Jan. 1946, with seniority as shown:— War Subs. Capt. Reginald Henry WHITWORTH, M.B.E. '(124539), from Emerg. Commn., 27th Feb. 1941. London Gazette : 2 July 1946 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37635/supplement/3375/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS The undermentioned Lts to be Capts 1st July, 1946.— Gren.G'ds. (War Subs. Capt) R H WHITWORTH, M B E. (124539) London Gazette : 20 March 1947 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37909/supplement/1313/data.pdf 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 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Bronze Star Medal. Major (temporary) Reginald Henry WHITWORTH, M.B.E. (124539), Grenadier Guards. London Gazette : 24 October 1952 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39677/supplement/5579/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. Gren. Gds. Capt. R. H. WHITWORTH, M.B.E. (124539) to be Maj., 27th Aug. 1952. London Gazette : 26 February 1960 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41965/supplement/1445/data.pdf REGULAR ARMY The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols, on the dates as shown: R. GORDON-FINLAYSON, O.B.E. (69036), from R.A., 11th Dec. 1959, with seniority 14th Jan. 1959, and precedence next above R. H. WHITWORTH, M.B.E., B.A. (124539). London Gazette : 1 January 1964 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43200/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: To be Ordinary Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order Brigadier (temporary) Reginald Henry WHITWORTH, M.B.E. (124539), late Foot Guards. London Gazette : 4 August 1964 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43398/supplement/6595/data.pdf REGULAR ARMY The undermentioned Cols, to be Brigs, on the dates shown: R. H. WHITWORTH, C.B.E., B.A. (124539) late Ft. Gds., 1st July 1964. London Gazette : 14 May 1965 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43649/supplement/4647/data.pdf REGULAR ARMY The undermentioned Offrs. to be Supernumerary to Establishment on the dates shown: Brig. R. H. WHITWORTH, C.B.E., B.A. (124539) late Ft. Gds., 12th Mar. 1965. London Gazette : 14 May 1968 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44584/supplement/5445/data.pdf COMMANDS AND STAFF REGULAR ARMY Maj.-Gen. R. H. WHITWORTH, C.B.E. (124539), late Ft. Gds., relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding Northumbrian District, 12th May 1968, remaining on full pay. London Gazette : 25 June 1968 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44619/supplement/7075/data.pdf COMMANDS AND STAFF REGULAR ARMY Maj.-Gen. R. H. WHITWORTH, C.B.E. (124539), late Ft. Gds., is appointed Chief of Staff, Headquarters Southern Command, 24th Jun. 1968. London Gazette : 14 June 1969 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44863/supplement/5963/data.pdf THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promo- tions 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 Reginald Henry WHITWORTH, C.B.E. (124539), late Foot Guards.
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Whitworth, Reginald Henry Rank: Captain, Temporary Major Service No: 124539 Regiment: Grenadier Guards posted Head Quarters 78 Infantry Division Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Member of British Empire Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 20 September 1945 Date 1945 Catalogue reference WO 373/73
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Whitworth, R H Rank: Brigade Major (Grenadier Guards) Regiment: 24 (Guards) Brigade Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA Award: Bronze Star Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 20 March 1947 Date 1942-1947 Catalogue reference WO 373/147
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Whitworth, Reginald Henry Rank: Temporary Brigadier Service No: 124539 Regiment: Late Foot Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: New Year Honours Award: Commander of the Order of the British Empire Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 01 January 1964 Date 1964 Catalogue reference WO 373/170
From The Grenadier Guards in the war of 1939-1945, by Nigel Nicolson and Patrick Forbes. v.1. Page 52
See also: Person Page Rex Whitworth - Wikipedia Famous Regiments: The Grenadier Guards; R H WHITWORTH; edited Sir Brian Horrocks