14277 Major-General John Mather KIRKMAN, CB, CBE, MC, MiD, Royal Artillery

Personal Number: 14277
Rank: Major-General
Name: John Mather KIRKMAN, CB, CBE, MC, MiD**
Unit: Royal Artillery


London Gazette : 27 February 1917
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Academy, to be 2nd Lts. 28th Feb. 1917:—
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
R.H. and R.F.A.—
John Mather Kirkman.

London Gazette : 11 January 1938
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:-—
Capt. J. M. Kirkman, R.A., from Air Liaison Off. (G.S.O. 3rd Grade), Aldershot Comd., to be G.S.O. 3rd Grade, War Office. 1st Jan. 1938.

London Gazette : 1 January 1944
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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:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier) John Mather Kirkman (14277), Royal Artillery.

London Gazette : 23 May 1946
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre:—
Commands and Staff.
Brig, (temp.) J. M. KIRKMAN, C.B.E., M.C. (14277), late R.A .

London Gazette : 16 January 1948
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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 His MAJESTY THE KING OF THE HELLENES.
Commander of the Royal Order of King George I with Swords.
Brigadier (temporary) John Mather KIRKMAN, C.B.E., M.C. (14277), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 3 September 1948
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col (temp Bng ) J M KIRKMAN, C B E (14277), late R A , to be temp. Maj -Gen., 13th Aug 1948

London Gazette : 7 January 1949
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th September, 1945 to 26th March, 1946:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) John Mather KIRKMAN, C.B.E. (14277), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.
The ranks shown were those held during the period stated above.

London Gazette : 7 January 1949
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th September, 1947—26th March, 1948: —
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Brig, (temp.) W. S. COLE, C.B.E. (18910). Brig, (temp.) J. M. KIRKMAN, C.B.E. (14277).

London Gazette : 19 May 1950
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The KING has been graciously pleased that the following be mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July 1949 to 31st December 1949.
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. J. M. KIRKMAN, C.B., C.B.E. (14277), Late R.A.

London Gazette : 12 December 1950
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Maj.-Gen. J. M. KIRKMAN, C.B., C.B.E. (14277), late R.A., is appointed Chief of Intelligence Division, Control Commission for Germany, 27th Nov. 1950. (Substituted for the notifn. in Gazette (Supplement) dated 28th Nov. 1950.)

London Gazette : 9 July 1957
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THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM.
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Appoint- ments to, the Most Venerable Order olf the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:
As Knights.
Major-General John Mather Kirkman, C.B., C.B.E.

 

London Gazette : 23 May 1946
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London Gazette : 7 January 1949
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38505/supplement/128/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 12 December 1950
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39087/supplement/6179/data.pdf

 

See also:

• Biography of Major-General John Mather Kirkman (1898 – 1964), Great Britain
• John Mather Kirkman - National Portrait Gallery
  
• https://www.britishmilitaryhistory....9/05/Southern-Command-History-Personnel-1.pdf
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