15319 Brigadier Ian David ERSKINE, CBE, DSO, MiD*, Scots Guards

Personal Number: 15319
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Ian David ERSKINE, CBE, DSO, MiD*
Unit: Scots Guards


London Gazette : 30 April 1917
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 1st May 1917:—
FOOT GUARDS.
S. Gds.—
Ian David Erskine.

London Gazette : 31 May 1920
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Lt. the Hon. F. W. Erskine, but to rank for seniority from 2nd Nov. 1918, with precedence next below I. D. Erskine.

London Gazette : 23 August 1932
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.—
Capt. J. E. M. Bland to be Regtl. Adjt., vice Capt. I. D. Erskine. 24th July 1932.

London Gazette : 21 October 1932
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds—-
Capt. I. D. Erskine is restd. to the estabt. 5th Oct. 1932.

London Gazette : 22 September 1933
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.—
Capt. I. D. Erskine to be Maj. 22nd Sept. 1933.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.
I. D. Erskine.

London Gazette : 20 January 1939
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Maj. I. D. Erskine, S. G'ds, as Bde. Maj., 1st Inf. Bde. (G'ds). 21st Jan. 1939.

London Gazette : 30 May 1939
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.—
Maj. I. D. Erskine is restd. to the estabt. 4th May 1939.

London Gazette : 1 April 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period August, 1939, to November, 1940: —
FOOT GUARDS.
Scots Guards.
Erskine, Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) I. D. (15319).

London Gazette : 9 December 1941
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.
Maj. (War Subs. Lt.-Col.) I. D. Erskine (15319). to be Lt.-Col. 7th Jan. 1941.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards 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
The Distinguished Service Order.
Brigadier (temporary) Ian David Erskine (15319) Scots Guards.

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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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 Middle East during the period 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: -
S. G'ds.
Brig. (temp.) I. D. Erskine, D.S.O. (15319).

London Gazette : 26 May 1944
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.
Lt.-Col. I. D. Erskine, D.S.O. (15319) on completion of period of Service in command remains on full pay (supern.). 7th Jan. 1944.

London Gazette : 11 July 1944
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned to be Cols —
Lt -Col (temp Brig) I D Erskine, DSO (15319), from S G'ds , 27th May 1944, with seniority 7th Jan 1944.

London Gazette : 12 June 1947
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The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following pro- motions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
To be Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major-General (local) Ian David ERSKINE, D.S.O. (15319), late Scots Guards.

London Gazette : 19 April 1949
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. I. D. ERSKINE, C.B.E., D.S.O. (15319), late Ft. G'ds., to be Brig., 29th Mar. 1949.

London Gazette : 10 May 1949
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REGULAR ARMY.
Brig. I. D. ERSKINE, C.B.E., D.S.O. (15319), late Ft. G'ds. retires on ret. pay, 10th May 1949.

London Gazette : 9 June 1949
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The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Major-General (local) (now Colonel) Ian David ERSKINE, C.B.E., D.S.O. (15319), late Foot Guards.

 

London Gazette : 1 April 1941 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35120/supplement/1869/data.pdf

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Name Erskine, Ian David
Rank: Major, Temporary Brigadier
Regiment: 22 Guards Brigade Scottish Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 30 December 1941

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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Reference: WO 373/157/549
Name Erskine, Ian David
Rank: Local Major General
Service No: 15319
Regiment: Late Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Birthday Honours
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date: 1947