51491 Major Leonard Max HESSE, MC, MiD, 6 Cheshire Regiment

Personal Number: 51491
Rank: Major
Name: Leonard Max HESSE, MC, MiD
Unit: Royal Artillery ; Cheshire Regiment


London Gazette : 27 June 1939
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6th Bn. Cheshire R.—
Leonard Max HESSE (late R.A.) to be 2nd Lt. 21st June 1939.

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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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 Italy : —
Cheshire R.
Capt. (temp. Maj.) L. M. Hesse (51491).

London Gazette : 28 June 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy:—
The Military Cross.
Major (temporary) Leonard Max HESSE (51491), The Cheshire Regiment (Cheshire).

London Gazette : 9 July 1963
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TERRITORIAL ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Capt. (Hon. Maj.) L. M. HESSE, M.C. (51491), having exceeded the age limit, ceases to belong to the T.A. Res. of Offrs., 10th July 1963, retaining the hon. rank of Maj.

 

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3932/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Hesse, Leonard Max Rank: Captain Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/12/178
Name Hesse, Leonard Max
Rank: Captain
Service No: 51491
Regiment: 6 Battalion The Cheshire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 28 June 1945