3408 General Sir George James GIFFARD, GCB, DSO, MiD, Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)

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    Personal Number: 3408
    Rank: General
    Name: Sir George James GIFFARD, KCB, DSO, MiD
    Unit: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)


    London Gazette : 17 January 1911
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28457/page/414/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment')
    Second Lieutenant George J . Giffard is seconded for service under the Colonial Office. Dated 4th January, 1911.

    London Gazette : 19 July 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29672/supplement/7174/data.pdf
    MEMORANDA.
    Capt. G.J. Giffard, R. W. Surr. R., to be temp. Maj. whilst empld. as 2nd in command of a Bn., K. Afr. Rif. 4th Mar. 1916.

    London Gazette : 4 June 1917
    http://www.thomsonfielddiary.ca/pdfs/London Gazette 30111 (MC).pdf
    TO BE COMPANIONS OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVCE ORDER
    Capt. (actg. Lt.-Col.) George James Giffard, R. W. Surr. R.

    London Gazette : 31 August 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30264/supplement/9109/data.pdf
    The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign —
    His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question.
    Decorations and Medals presented by
    THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
    Croix de Guerre.
    Captain (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) George James Giffard, R.G.A. (Royal West Surrey Regiment), King's African Rifles.

    London Gazette : 14 August 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30842/supplement/9525/data.pdf
    REGULAR FORCES.
    ATTD. TO HD.-QR. UNITS.
    Column Comdrs.
    3rd Feb. 1918.
    Bt. Maj. G. J. Giffard, D.S.O., R.W. Surr. R. (temp. Lt.-Ool., K. A fr. Rif.), and to be temp. Col.whilst so empld.

    London Gazette : 7 February 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31167/supplement/1943/data.pdf
    His Majesty The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned re- wards for Distinguished Service in connection with Military Operations in East Africa. Dated 1st January, 1919 :—
    To be Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel.
    (On Retired List, Reserve' of Officers, Special Reserve, New Army or Territorial Force, in the case of Officers belonging to these cate- gories, as applicable.)
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. (T./Col.) G. J. Giffard, D.S.O., R.W. Surr. R. and K. Afr. Rif.

    London Gazette : 16 May 1924
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32936/page/3935/data.pdf
    The Queen's R.—
    Capt. & Bt. Lt.-Col. G. J. Giffard, D.S.O., to be Maj. 15th May 1924.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1926
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33120/page/44/data.pdf
    REGULAR FORCES.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned relinquishes his appt. :—
    Staff Offr. to the Inspr.-Gen., W. Afr. Fron. Force (G.S.O. 2nd Grade).—
    Bt. Lt.-Col. G. J. Giffard, D.S.O., The Queen's E. 1st July 1925.

    London Gazette : 27 January 1928
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33351/page/604/data.pdf
    ESTABLISHMENTS.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    STAFF COLLEGE.
    Bt. Lt.-Col. G. J. Giffard, D.S.O., The Queen's B., vice Maj. H. C. Loyd, D.S.O., M.G., C. G'ds, who relinquishes the temp, rank of Lt.-Col. 21st Jan. 1928.

    London Gazette : 14 July 1936
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34304/page/4509/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Maj.-Gem G. J. Giffard, D.S.O., is placed on h.p. under the provisions of Art. 68, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion, 1931. 13th July 1936.

    London Gazette : 1 April 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35120/supplement/1869/data.pdf
    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: —
    Officers and Other Ranks on, or attached to, the Staff.
    Giffard. Lt.-Gen. G. J., K.C.B., D.S.O. (3408), late Inf.

    London Gazette : 18 July 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35221/supplement/4112/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Lt.-Gen. Sir George J. Giffard, K.C.B., D.S.O. (3408), from a G.O.C., to be a G.O.C.-in-C. 12th July 1941.

    London Gazette : 14 December 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36283/supplement/5425/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred upon the under- mentioned officers in recognition of services in the cause of the Allies.
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND.
    Order of Polonia Restitua.
    1st Class.
    Gen. Sir George J. Giffard, K.C.B., D.S.O. (3408), late The Queen's Royal Regt. (West Surrey), Aide-de-Camp General to The KING.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36309/supplement/3/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and Appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
    To be an Additional Member of the Military . Division of the First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
    General Sir George James Giffard, K.C.B., D.S.O. (3408), late The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey), Aide-de-Camp General to The King.

    London Gazette : 12 June 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37123/supplement/3066/data.pdf
    AFRICAN COLONIAL FORCES.
    Royal West African Frontier Force.
    General Sir George GIFFARD, (3408) Colonel The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Aide-de-Camp General, to be Colonel Commandant, 18th June 1945.
    The King's African Rifles.
    General Sir George GIFFARD, G .C .B ., D-.S.O. (3408) Colonel The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Aide-de-Camp General, to be Colonel Commandant, 3th June 1945.

    London Gazette : 16 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37688/supplement/4109/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Gen. Sir George J. GIFFARD, G.C.B., D.S.O., A.D.C. (3408) retires on ret. pay, 17th Aug. 1946.

    London Gazette : 8 October 1954
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40295/supplement/5693/data.pdf
    NORTHERN RHODESIA REGIMENT.
    The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the appointment of Maj.-Gen. William Alfred DIMOLINE, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (12284), late R. Sigs., ret., as. Colonel Commandant, 28th Sept. 1954, vice Gen. Sir George James GIFFARD, G.C.B.. D.S.O. (3408), tenure expired.
     
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