4987 Lieutenant-General Noel Mackintosh Stuart IRWIN, CB, DSO**, MC, Border Regiment

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    Personal Number: 4987
    Rank: Lieutenant-General
    Name: Noel Mackintosh Stuart IRWIN, CB, DSO**, MC
    Unit: Essex Regiment ; Border Regiment


    London Gazette : 3 September 1912
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28641/page/6537/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from, the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 4th September, 1912: —
    The Essex Regiment
    Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin.

    London Gazette : 17 November 1914
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28977/page/9405/data.pdf
    The Essex Regiment,
    Second Lieutenant Noel M. S. Irwin to be Lieutenant. Dated 24th September, 1914.

    London Gazette : 3 July 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29215/supplement/6536/data.pdf
    Lieutenant Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin, 2nd Battalion, The Essex Regiment.
    On 2nd May, 1915, east of Ypres, when in reserve trenches with his company, see- ing that the men in the front trenches were overcome by gas and were retiring, with great initiative and courage and under heavy fire, he at once advanced with his company and seized the front trenches before the Germans could occupy them, and drove back the enemy's attack. On 13th May in the counter-attack he handled his company with great skill and determination.

    London Gazette : 10 July 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29226/supplement/6811/data.pdf
    The Essex Regiment,
    The undermentioned to be temporary Captains : —
    Lieutenant N. M. S. Irwin. Dated 9th May, 1915.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29422/supplement/46/data.pdf
    In accordance with the last paragraph of my Despatch of the 15th October, 1915, I have the honour to bring to notice the names of those whom I recommend for gallant and distinguished service in the field. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. D.P. FRENCH, Field-Marshal, Commanding-in-Chief The British Army in France.
    ESSEX REGIMENT.
    Irwin, Lieutenant (temporary Captain) N. M. S.

    London Gazette : 29 January 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29456/supplement/1216/data.pdf
    The Essex Regiment.
    The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains:—
    Dated 7th November, 1915.
    Noel M. S. Irwin.

    London Gazette : 2 May 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30045/supplement/4184/data.pdf
    Essex R.—
    Capt. N. M. S. Irwin, M.C., to be acting Maj. whilst serving as Maj. on Hd.Qrs. of a Bn. 10th Mar. 1917.

    London Gazette : 25 May 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30093/supplement/5159/data.pdf
    The following is in continuation of Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch* of 9th April, submitting names deserving of special mention, published in the London Gazette of Tuesday.
    15th May, 1917:—
    ESSEX REGIMENT.
    Irwin, Capt. N. M. S., M.C.

    London Gazette : 4 June 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30112/supplement/5497/data.pdf
    Essex R.—
    Capt. (acting Maj.) N. M. S. Irwin, M.C., to be acting Lt.-Col. whilst comdg. a Bn. 27th Apr. 1917.

    London Gazette : 20 July 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30193/supplement/7411/data.pdf
    Essex B.—Capt. (acting Maj.) N. M. S. Irwin, M.C., relinquishes the acting rank of Lt.-Col. and reverts to the acting rank of Maj. whilst serving as Maj. on Hr.-Qrs. of a Bn. 1st June 1917.

    London Gazette : 13 October 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30333/supplement/10552/data.pdf
    Essex R.—
    Capt. (actg. Maj.) N. M. S. Irwin, M.C., to be actg. Lt.-Col. whilst comdg. a Bn., Line. R. 23rd Aug. 1917.

    London Gazette : 21 December 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30441/supplement/13365/data.pdf
    The following is a Continuation of Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch* of the 7th November, submitting names deserving special mention, published in a Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, 18th, December, 1917 : —
    ESSEX REGIMENT.
    Irwin, Capt. (temp. Lt.-Col.) N. M. S., M.C.

    London Gazette : 2 January 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13186/page/28/data.pdf
    AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.
    Capt. (A./Lt.-Col.) Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin, M.C., Essex R.

    London Gazette : 29 July 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30818/supplement/8977/data.pdf
    Leic. R.
    Capt. (actg.. Lt.-Col.) N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C. (Essex. R.); to comd. a. Bn. and to be temp Lt:-Col. 6.Apr: 1918.

    London Gazette : 26 September 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13327/page/3566/data.pdf
    Capt. (A./Lt.-Col.) Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., Essex R.
    For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the whole of his battalion front was heavily attacked and all communications with his forward companies were cut, this officer personally organised his head- quarters and stragglers, and formed a defensive flank so as to obtain touch with the brigade on the right. This flank he held for eight hours against all attacks, organising two counter-attacks against the enemy during this period, thus averting a critical situation. It was greatly due to his able conduct that the holding of their battle position by his brigade •was possible throughout the day. His courage, energy and quick decision inspired the greatest confidence in his men.
    (D.S.O. gazetted 1st January, 1918.)

    London Gazette : 12 November 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13350/page/4174/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 conferred by THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
    Croix de Guerre.
    Captain (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin, D.S:0., M.C., Essex Regiment, attached Leicestershire Regiment.

    London Gazette : 28 December 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31085/supplement/15155/data.pdf
    The following is a continuation of Sir D. Haig's Despatch of the 8th November, submitting names deserving of special mention:—
    ESSEX REGIMENT.
    Irwin, Capt. (A./Lt.-Col.) N. Mel. S., D.S.O., M.C.., attd. 8th Bn., Leic. R.

    London Gazette : 13 January 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13385/page/224/data.pdf
    His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the following awards to the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field :—
    AWARDED A SECOND BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.
    Capt. (A./Lt.-Col.) Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin, D.S.O., M.O., Esses R., attd. 1st Bn., Linc. R.
    For conspicuousgallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, realising that the bat- talion wasi very short of officers, and that many of the men were inexperienced in trench to trench fighting, led it himself in the attack, keeping close up with thebar- rage, with the result that all objectiveswere gained, and machine guns put out of action before they could open fire. He personally superintended the consolidation, and by his able dispositions minimised casualties.
    (D.S.O. gazetted 1st January, 1918.) (1st Bar gazetted 24th September, 1918.)

    London Gazette : 10 March 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31220/supplement/3257/data.pdf
    Essex R.—
    N. M S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., whilst comdg. a Bn., Line. R. 1st July 1918.

    London Gazette : 3 July 1931
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33732/page/4342/data.pdf
    HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st July 1931:
    To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
    Maj. N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., Border R.

    London Gazette : 3 June 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31370/page/6815/data.pdf
    TO BE BREVET MAJOR.
    (On Retired List, Reserve of Officers, Special Reserve, New Army, or Territorial Force, in the case of Officers belonging to these categories, as applicable.)
    Capt. (A./Lt.-Col.) N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., Essex Rgt.

    London Gazette : 24 March 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34610/page/2003/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made: —
    Col. N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., from G.S.O. ist Grade, The British Troops in China, to be Comdr. 6th Inf. Bde., and is granted the temp, rank of Brig, whilst so empld. 15th Mar. 1939.

    London Gazette : 18 April 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34617/page/2588/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: —
    Col. N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., as G.S.O. 1st Grade, The British Troops in China, and remains on full pay. 11th Mar. 1939. (Substituted for the notfn. in the Gazette of 24th Mar. 1939.)
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Col. N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., to be Comdr., 6th Inf. Bde. and is granted the temp, rank of Brig, whilst so empld. 15th Mar. 1939. (Substituted for the notfn. in the Gazette of 24th Mar. 1939.)

    London Gazette : 18 June 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34875/supplement/3685/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned Cols. (temp. Brigs.) to be Comdrs., and are granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen.:—
    N. M. S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C. 2oth May 1940.

    London Gazette : 11 July 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34893/supplement/4244/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, for distinguished services in the field:—
    To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:
    Colonel (acting Major-General) Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin, D.S.O., M.C. (late The Border Regiment).

    London Gazette : 31 January 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35059/supplement/616/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) N. M. S. Irwin, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4987), to be spec, empld. 13th Aug. to 27th Oct. 1940 incl., retaining the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen.

    London Gazette : 9 May 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35157/supplement/2648/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Cols, to be Maj.- Gens.: —
    (Actg. Maj.-Gen.) N. M. S. Irwin, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4987), 30th Mar. 1941, with seniority 22nd Nov. 1940.

    London Gazette : 14 November 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35345/page/6563/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Maj.-Gens. (actg. Lt.- Gens.) to be temp. Lt.-Gens. 11th Nov. 1941: —
    Maj.-Gen. N. M. S. Irwin, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4987), to be actg. Lt.-Gen. 7th Nov. 1941.

    London Gazette : 21 August 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35676/page/3665/data.pdf
    India Office, 21st August, 1942.
    The KING has been pleased to appoint Maj.-Gen. (Actg. Lt.-Gen.) N. M. S. Irwin, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., Brit. Ser., to be a Commander, 1st Aug. 1942.

    London Gazette : 27 November 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35800/supplement/5143/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Maj.-Gen. N. M. S. Irwin, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (4987) to be temp. Lt.-Gen., 23rd Nov. 1942.

    London Gazette : 18 September 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37728/supplement/4671/data.pdf
    Command of the Eastern Army, which was responsible for the defence of the threatened frontier of India, was exercised first by Lieut.- General Sir C. N. F. Broad, K.C.B., D.S.O., and after August 1942 by Lieut.-General N. M. S. Irwin, C.B., D.S.O., M.C.; both these officers carried out a most difficult task of command and administration with ability and energy,
     
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