4554 Lieutenant-General Sir Montagu George North STOPFORD, GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, MiD, Rifle Brigade

Personal Number: 4554
Rank: Lieutenant-General
Name: Sir Montagu George North STOPFORD, GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, MiD
Unit: Rifle Brigade


London Gazette : 19 September 1911
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 20th September, 1911:—
The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own),
Montagu George North Stopford.

London Gazette : 3 January 1917
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ATTACHED TOHD.QB. UNITS
Brig. Majors.—
Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, Rif. Brig., vice Bt. Maj. G. Blewitt, M.C., Oxf. & Bucks. L.I. 5th Dec. 1916.

London Gazette : 26 April 1918
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GENERAL STAFF.
G.S.Os., 2nd Grade.—
20th Jan. 1918:—
And to be temp. Majors whilst so empld.: —
Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rif. Brig. 25th Mar. 1918.

London Gazette : 23 February 1926
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ESTABLISHMENTS.
The undermentioned appt. is made:—
SMALL ARMS SCHOOL.
G.S.O. (Cl. CO).—Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., vice Maj. A. C. Vicary, D.S.O., M.C., Gloster E. 13th Feb. 1926.

London Gazette : 2 July 1929
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HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made.
1st July 1929:—
To be Bt. Majs. :—
Capt. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde.

London Gazette : 21 February 1930
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: -
Bt.-Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., Bde. Maj., llth Inf. Bde. 13th Feb. 1930.

London Gazette : 24 May 1932
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MEMORANDA.
Capt. & Bt. Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., to be Staff Offr. (G.S.O., 2nd Grade), to-the Inspr.-Gen., K. Afr. Rif. 17th May 1932.

London Gazette : 20 January 1933
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Rifle Sde.—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., to be Maj. 17th Jan. 1933.

London Gazette : 1 January 1935
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HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st Jan. 1935:—
To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
Maj. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
Rifle Bde.
Bt. Col. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C.

London Gazette : 12 August 1938
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Cols:—
Ma]. & Bt Col M G N Stopford,MC, from Rifle Bde , 25th July 1938, with seniority 12th Jan 1938

London Gazette : 11 July 1940
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned awards for gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations.:—
The Distinguished Service Order.
Colonel (acting Brigadier) Montagu George North Stopford, M.C., late The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).

London Gazette : 11 February 1941
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Col. (temp. Brig.) M. G. N. Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (4544), to be a Comdr., and is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 27th Jan. 1941.

London Gazette : 27 January 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Cols. (actg. Maj.-Gens.) to be temp. Maj.-Gens.:—
M. G. N. Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (4554). 27th Jan. 1942.

London Gazette : 20 November 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (temp. Maj. Gen.) M. G. N. Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (4554) is granted the actg. rank of Lt. Gen. nth Nov. 1942.

London Gazette : 2 June 1943
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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 Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Major-General (acting Lieutenant-General) Montagu George North Stopford, D.S.O., M.C. (47658), late The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).

London Gazette : 12 November 1943
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REGULAR ARMY .
Maj.-Gen. (actg. Lt.-Gen.) M. G. N. Stopford, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4554), to be temp. Lt.-Gen. 11th Nov. 1943.

London Gazette : 17 April 1945
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Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) Sir Montagu G. N. Stopford, K.B.E., C .B ., D.S.O., M.C. (4554). to be Lt.-Gen., 17th Apr. 1945, with seniority, 1st Sept. 1944.

London Gazette : 19 July 1945
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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 Burma: —
Commands and Staff.
Lt.-Gen. (temp.) Sir M. G. N. STOPFORD, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4554), late Rifle Bde.

London Gazette : 5 November 1946
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Lt.-Gen. Sir Montagu G. N. STOPFORD, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4554), to be General, 30th Oct. 1946, with seniority 1st Oct. 1946.

London Gazette : 7 November 1958
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R.B.
REGULAR ARMY
Gen. Sir Montagu George North STOPFORD, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O.. M.C. (4554), relinquishes the appointment of Colonel Commandant, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), 7th Nov. 1958, tenure expired.

London Gazette : 18 May 1962
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Commission signed by The Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
General Sir Montagu George North Stopford, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., to be a Deputy Lieutenant.
Dated this 11th day of May 1962.

 

Recommendation for Award for Stopford, M G N Rank: Brigadier Regiment: 17... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/15/56
Name Stopford, M G N
Rank: Brigadier
Regiment: 17 Infantry Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: British Expeditionary Force
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 11 July 1940

 

London Gazette : 19 July 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Stopford, Montague George North Rank: Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/149/68
Name Stopford, Montague George North
Rank: Lieutenant General
Regiment: 33 British Corps
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 17 September 1948

 

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