15806 General Sir George Watkin Eben James ERSKINE, GCB, KBE, DSO, MiD*, King's Royal Rifle Corps

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    Personal Number: 15806
    Rank: General
    Name: Sir George Watkin Eben James ERSKINE, GCB, KBE, DSO, MiD*
    Unit: King's Royal Rifle Corps


    London Gazette : 1 July 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34527/page/4244/data.pdf
    HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made 1st July 1938:—
    Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. E. J. Erskine, K.R.R.C.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5025/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
    1st Aug. 1938:—
    K.R.R.C.
    Bt. Lt.-Col. G. W . E. J. Erskine.

    London Gazette : 28 November 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35360/supplement/6826/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. and Bt. Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:—
    (War Subs. Lt.-Col.) (temp. Brig.) G. W. E. J. Erskine (15806), from K.R.R.C., 11th Oct. 1941, with seniority 1st July 1941.

    London Gazette : 5 November 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35771/supplement/4795/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve
    the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Brigadier (temporary) George Watkin Eben James Erskine (15806), late The King's Royal Rifle Corps (Templecombe).

    London Gazette : 24 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf
    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: —
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. (actg.) G. W. E. J. Erskine, D.S.O. (15806), late K.R.R.C.

    London Gazette : 24 August 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3926/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy : —
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. (temp.) G. W. E. J. Erskine, C.B., D.S.O. (15806), late K.R.R.C.

    London Gazette : 2 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37204/supplement/3957/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:—
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. (temp.) G. W. E. J. ERSKINE, C.B., D.S.O. (15806), late K.R.R.C.

    London Gazette : 8 November 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5460/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to .grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
    Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
    Major-General (temporary) George Walter Eben James ERSKINE, C.B., D.S.O. (15,806), late The King's Royal Rifle Corps.

    London Gazette : 5 February 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37454/supplement/797/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
    Col. (Temp. Maj.-Gen.) -G. W . E. J. ERSKINE, C.B., D.S.O. (15806), 26th Jan. 1946, with seniority 1st June 1944.

    London Gazette : 15 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37686/supplement/4104/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE GRAND DUCHESS OF LUXEMBOURG.
    Commander of the Order of Couronne de Chene.
    Major-General George Watkin Eben James ERSKINE, C.B., D.S.O. (15806), late The King's Royal Rifle Corps.

    London Gazette : 24 December 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38486/supplement/6657/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Maj.-Gen. G. W . E. J. ERSKINE, C.B., (15806), late Inf. to be Lt.-Gen., 20th Dec. 1948, with seniority 3rd Aug. 1946.

    London Gazette : 2. January 1959
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38797/supplement/6/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:—
    To be Ordinary Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Lieutenant-General George Watkin Eben James ERSKINE, C.B., D.S.O. (15806),late Infantry.

    London Gazette : 23 June 1950
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38950/supplement/3233/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    COMMANDS & STAFF.
    Lt.-Gen. Sir George W. E. J. ERSKINE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (15806), late Inf., is appointed Officiating Commander-in-Chief, Middle East Land Forces for the period 11th June 1950 to 24th July 1950 (inclusive).

    London Gazette : 5 June 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39555/supplement/3009/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 promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
    To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
    Lieutenant-General Sir George Watkin Eben James ERSKINE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O. (15806), late Infantry.

    London Gazette : 9 June 1955
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40497/supplement/3259/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 promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
    To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
    General Sir George W atkin Eben James ERSKINE, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. (15806), late Infantry.

    London Gazette : 4 November 1958
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41538/supplement/6721/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    Gen. Sir George W . E. J. ERSKINE, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. (15806), late Inf., relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Southern Command, remaining on full pay, 1st Nov. 1958.

    London Gazette : 28 November 1958
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41558/supplement/7267/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY
    The undermentioned Offrs. retire on retired pay on the dates shown. (Reserve Liability):
    Gen. Sir George W. E. J. ERSKINE, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., A.D.C. (15806), late Inf., 29th Nov. 1958.

    London Gazette : 13 January 1959
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41604/page/308/data.pdf
    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 Appointments to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:

    As Knights

    General 'Sir George W atkin Eben James Erskine, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O.
     
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