5389 Brigadier Derek Jarrett STEEVENS, CBE, MC, MiD*, Royal Artillery

Personal Number: 5389
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Derek Jarrett STEEVENS, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD*
Unit: Royal Artillery


London Gazette : 9 August 1912
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military Academy to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 19th July, 1912: —
Derek Jarrett Steevens.

London Gazette : 12 January 1917
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned Lts. to be acting Capts. :—
D. J. Steevens. 9th June 1916.

London Gazette : 1 January 1918
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Awarded the Military Cross.
Capt (A /Maj ) Derek Jarrett Steevens, RFA.

London Gazette : 3 June 1919
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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./Maj.) D. J. Steevens, M.C., R.F.A.

London Gazette : 31 August 1928
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Bt. Maj. D. J. Steevens, M.C., E.A., is apptd. G.S.O., 3rd Grade, War Office. 25th Aug. 1928.

London Gazette : 10 January 1933
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. :-
Maj. D. J. Steevens, M. C., R.A., as G.S.O., 2nd grade, Malaya. 2nd Jan. 1933.

London Gazette : 26 January 1937
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34363/page/556/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Maj. D. J. Steevens, M.C., R.A., to be G.S.O. 2nd Grade, War Office. 16th Jan. 1937-

London Gazette : 9 February 1937
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Maj. D. J. Steevens, M.C., is secd, for serv. on the Staff. 16th Jan. 1937.

London Gazette : 12 November 1937
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Maj. D. J. Steevens, M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 1st Nov. 1937.

London Gazette : 16 June 1942
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. on completion of tenure of serv. as Regtl. Lt.-Cols., remain on full pay (supernumerary):—
17th June 1942:—
D. J. Steevens, M.C. (5389).

London Gazette : 10 November 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned officers to be Cols.: —
Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) D. J. Steevens, M.C. (17964), from R.A., 2gth Sept. 1942, with seniority from 17th June 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 Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Colonel (temporary Brigadier) Derek Jarrett Steevens, M.C. (5389), late Royal Artillery.

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.
Brig, (temp.) D. J. STEEVENS, C.B.E., M.C. (5389), late R.A.

London Gazette : 27 September 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.
Brig, (temp.) D. J. STEEVENS, C.B.E., M.C. (5389), late R.A.

London Gazette : 15 November 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Brigadier (temporary) Derek Jarrett STEEVENS, C.B.E., M.C. (5389), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.

London Gazette : 24 March 1953
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39805/supplement/1655/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
The undermentioned Cols. (Hon. Brigs.), late R.A., having attained the age limit of liability to recall, cease to belong to ithe Res. of Oflfrs. on the dates shown:—
D. J. STEEVENS, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (5389), 23rd Feb. 1953.

 

London Gazette : 19 July 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3746/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 27 September 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37284/supplement/4782/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Steevens, Derek Jarrett Rank: Subs/Colonel,... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/47/422
Name Steevens, Derek Jarrett
Rank: Subs/Colonel, Temporary Brigadier
Service No: 5389
Regiment: Royal Artillery
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Burma
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 15 November 1945

 

See also

• Biography of Brigadier Derek Jarrett Steevens (1893 – 1973), Great Britain