136564 Cecil Graham KEITH, OBE, MC, MiD*, Grenadier Guards

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    Personal Number: 136564
    Rank: Brigadier
    Name: Cecil Graham KEITH, OBE, MC, MiD*
    Unit: Grenadier Guards


    London Gazette : 16 November 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29368/page/11333/data.pdf
    The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants (on probation): —
    Dated 17th November, 1915, unless otherwise stated.
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Grenadier Guards.
    Cecil Graham Keith.

    London Gazette : 25 February 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29489/page/2109/data.pdf
    SUPPLEMENTARY TOREGULAR UNITS OR CORPS.
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Grenadier Guards.
    Cecil Graham Keith.

    London Gazette : 14 November 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29824/supplement/11058/data.pdf
    His Majesty the KING has been graciously. pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:—
    2nd Lt. Cecil Graham Keith, G. Gds., Spec. Res.
    For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his men with the greatest dash, and, when he gained his objective, took complete charge of the situation. He not only beat off two counter-attacks, but pushed his line forward, and sent in an excellent report. He is'only nineteen years of age, and set a fine example. .

    London Gazette : 11 November 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29820/supplement/10943/data.pdf
    The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. 22nd Dec. 1915:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    G. Gds.—
    C. G. Keith.

    London Gazette : 7 March 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29974/supplement/2335/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    G. Gds.—
    Lt. C. G. Keith, M.C., Spec. Res., to be acting Capt. 13th Dec. 1916.

    London Gazette : 16 October 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31603/supplement/12767/data.pdf
    ATTD. TO HD.-QR. UNITS.
    Staff Capt.—Lt. C. G. Keith, M.C.. G. Gds., and relinquishes the temp, rank of Capt. 17th Apr. 1919.

    London Gazette : 27 August 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34931/supplement/5208/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    Capt. Cecil Graham KEITH, M.C (136564), to be Lt. 12th June 1940.

    London Gazette : 1 February 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36917/supplement/671/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 North,West Europe:—
    To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Colonel (temporary) Cecil Graham Keith, M.C. (136564), Grenadier Guards (London, W.8),.

    London Gazette : 9 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4051/data.pdf
    The KING has been .graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service Europe:—
    Foot Guards.
    Gren. G'ds.
    Brig, (temp.) C. G. KEITH, O.B.E., M.C. (136564).

    London Gazette : 4 April 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1690/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe:—
    Foot Guards.
    Gren. G'ds.
    Brig, (temp.) C. G. KEITH, O.B.E., M.C. (136564)
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Name Keith, Cecil Graham
    Rank: Temporary Colonel
    Service No: 136564
    Regiment: Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
    Award: Order of the British Empire
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 01 February 1945
    Date 1944-1945
    Catalogue reference WO 373/83
     
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