19147 Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Peter Lawrence GRAY, DSO, OBE, MiD*, Royal Corps of Signals

Personal Number: 19147
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Name: Frederick Peter Lawrence GRAY, DSO, OBE, MiD*
Unit: Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers ; Royal Corps of Signals


London Gazette : 11 September 1918
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 21st Aug. 1918: —
R. Innis. Fus.—
Frederick Peter Lawrence Gray.

London Gazette : 4 January 1924
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Inniskilling Fus.—
Lt. F. P. L. Gray is secd. for duty with the Ind. Sig. Serv. 3rd Nov. 1923.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
1st Aug. 1938:—
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS.
F. P. L. Gray.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned 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:—
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS.
Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) F. P. L. Gray (19147).

London Gazette : 9 September 1942
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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, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November, 1941, to April, 1942:—
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Frederick Peter Lawrence Gray (19147), Royal Corps of Signals (attached Sudan Defence Force) (Fleet, Hants).

London Gazette : 8 July 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve die following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Frederick Peter Lawrence Gray, O.B.E. (19147), Royal Corps of Signals (Camberley).

London Gazette : 2 May 1947
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ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS.
Lt.-Col. F. P. L. GRAY, D.S.O., O.B.E. (19147), on completion of tenure as Regtl. Lt.-Col., remains on full pay (Supern.), 1st Apr. 1947.

London Gazette : 24 February 1948
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REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned to be Cols.: —
Lt.-Col (Temp. Brig) F. P L. GRAY, D.S.O., O.B.E. (19147), from R Sigs., 18th June 1947 with seniority, 1st Apr. 1947.

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.
Brig, (temp.) F, P. L. GRAY, D.S.O., O.B.E. (19147), Late R. Sigs.

London Gazette : 1 October 1957
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
Brig. F. P. L. GRAY, D.S.O., O.B.E., A.M.I.E.E. (19147), late R. Sigs. having attained the age limit of liability to recall ceases to belong to Res. of Offrs., 13th Sept. 1957,

 

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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Recommendation for Award for Gray, Frederick Peter Lawrence Rank: Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/76/235
Name Gray, Frederick Peter Lawrence
Rank: Major
Service No: 19147
Regiment: Royal Corps of Signals
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 09 September 1942

 

Recommendation for Award for Gray, Fredrick Peter Lawrence Rank: Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/25/241
Name Gray, Fredrick Peter Lawrence
Rank: Major
Service No: 19147
Regiment: Royal Corps of Signals
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 July 1943

 

London Gazette : 19 May 1950
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The DSO downgrade is harsh, given what 4 Indian Div contributed to the battle.

Thanks for posting this.

All the best

Andreas