41098 Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, CB, CBE, DSO, 3 Scots Guards

Personal Number: 41098
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Name: Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, DSO
Unit: Scots Guards


London Gazette : 1 February 1929
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 31st Jan. 1929:—
FOOT GUARDS
S. G'ds.—
Claude Ian Hurley Dunbar.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 1st Aug. 1938.
FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.
C. I. H. Dunbar.

London Gazette : 10 May 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR (41098), Scots Guards (Avemore).


London Gazette : 1 February 1946
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S. G'ds.
The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs., 31st Jan. 1946: —
(War Subs. Maj.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098).

London Gazette : 1 July 1947
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FOOT GUARDS.
S. G'ds.
Maj. C. I. H. DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098) to be Lt.-Col., 31st Dec. 1946.

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 undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies:—
DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Silver Star Medal.
Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098), Scots Guards.

London Gazette : 24 October 1950
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appoint- ments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st January, 1950 to 30th June, 1950:—
(To be dated 18th September, 1950.)
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098)Scots Guards.

London Gazette : 2 February 1951
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The undermentioned to be Cols., 31st Dec. 1950: —
Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098), from S. G'ds.

London Gazette : 4 January 1957
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Offrs. to be Supernumerary to Establishment, 31st Dec. 1956:—
Col. (Temp. Brig.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B.E., D.S.O. (41098), late Ft. Gds.

London Gazette : 30 July 1957
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The undermentioned Cols, to be Brigs, on the dates shown:—
(T/Brig.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, C. B. E. , D.S O. (41098), late Ft. Gds., 11th Jan. 1957.

London Gazette : 21 July 1959
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The undermentioned Brigs, to be Maj.-Gens., on the dates shown:
C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B.E., D.S.O. (41098), late Ft. Gds., 1st June 1959.

London Gazette : 10 June 1961
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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 Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order :
Major-General Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, C.B.E., D/S.O. (41098), late Foot Guards.

London Gazette : 1 May 1962
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
Maj.-Gen. C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B., C.B.E., D^S.O. (41098) late Ft. Gds., relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding 42 (Lancashire) Division (TA.) North-West District, remaining on full pay, 30th Apr. 1962.

London Gazette : 4 May 1962
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
Maj.-Gen. C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. i(4>1098), late Ft. Gds., is appointed General Officer Commanding Berlin (British Sector), 4th May 1962.

London Gazette : 21 December 1962
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
Maj-Gen C. I. H. DUNBAR, CB, CBE, DSO (41098) late Ft Gds relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding Berlin (British Sector) 7th Dec 1962, remaining on full pay.

London Gazette : 24 September 1965
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DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS COMMISSIONS
Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Inverness
Major General Claude Ian Hurley Dunbar, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., of Kincardine House, Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire.

 

The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Reference: WO 373/186/1088
Name Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley
Rank: Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 41098
Regiment: 3 Tank Battalion Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: France
Award: Croix de Guerre (with Palm)
Date: 1944

 

Recommendation for Award for Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley Rank: Major Service... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/53/737
Name Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley
Rank: Major
Service No: 41098
Regiment: Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 10 May 1945


6th Guards Armoured Brigade, 30 Corps
41098 Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, 3rd Tank Battalion SCOTS GUARDS

Lieutenant Colonel Claude DUNBAR has commanded 3rd Tank Battalion SCOTS GUARDS with great success since that unit's arrival in this theatre in July 1944. But at no time have his soldierly qualities and his ability as a leader been so conspicuous as during the present Operation ""VERITABLE"".

On 15th February, 1945, his battalion was placed at short notice under command of 7th CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE for an operation at LUISENDORF (9648) the following day. Such was his energy and organising ability that he was able to make adequate liaison with all battalions of that Brigade and its affiliated Field Regiment in the few hours available before the attack was scheduled to be launched.

As a result, on 16th February the attack was completely successful, the infantry being preceded to their objectives by the tanks which dominated the ground until the infantry arrived to take over. Throughout the operation Lieutenant Colonel DUNBAR commanded his battalion with the greatest skill and coolness under very heavy and accurate shell and mortar fire, in the course of which his Adjutant was wounded. He also sent constant reports of the utmost value to HQ of the Infantry Brigade, giving them an up-to-the-minute picture of the progress of the battle.

As darkness fell the CANADIANS were firmly established on their objectives and Colonel DUNBAR arranged for adequate close support of the infantry with his tanks during the night.

Throughout the operation this officer again demonstrated his complete mastery of the battlefield. His handling of his own troops and sound advice to higher authority undoubtedly were responsible for the complete success of the operation and the capture of many prisoners.

20 February 1945
Granted an Immediate Distinguished Service Order

 

6TH GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION ; INVESTITURE
"Original wartime caption: Lieutenant Colonel C.I.H.Dunbar 3rd Tk.Scots Guards receives the D.S.O. from the C-in-C."
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The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Reference: WO 373/148/388
Name Dunbar, Claude I H
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Regiment: Battalion Commanding Officer, Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Silver Star Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 16 January 1948

 

The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Reference: WO 373/129/27
Name Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 41098
Regiment: Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Malaya
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date: 1948-1960

 

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