5979 Major-General Alexander Hugh GATEHOUSE, DSO*, MC*, MiD, Royal Armoured Corps

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    Personal Number: 5979
    Rank: Major-General
    Name: Alexander Hugh GATEHOUSE, DSO*, MC*, MiD
    Unit: Northumberland Fusiliers ; Royal Tank Corps ; Royal Tank Regiment ; Royal Armoured Corps


    London Gazette : 30 September 1914
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28920/supplement/7777/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 1st October, 1914:—
    REGULAR FORCES.
    The Northumberland Fusiliers, Gilbert Maurice Parkinson.
    Alexander Hugh Gatehouse.

    London Gazette : 16 September 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30901/supplement/10953/data.pdf
    MILITARY CROSS.
    Lt. (A./Maj.) Alexander Hugh Gatehouse, North'd Fus.
    For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a composite company of twenty Lewis guns. Under heavy enemy attacks his courage and cheerfulness inspired his men and caused them to hold on to a difficult position under very trying circumstances.

    London Gazette : 7 November 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30997/supplement/13138/data.pdf
    BAR TO MILITARY CROSS.
    Lt. (T./Capt. and A./Maj.) Alexander Hugh Gatehouse, M.C., North'd Fus. Tank Corps.
    For conspicuous gallantry in command of a company of fourteen tanks. He followed. close behind, as they proceeded into action, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and superintended their movements in the clearing of two enemy positions. During this- time he was knocked down by a shell bursting beside him. In two subsequent actions he again displayed great courage, and the success of these tanks was in great measure due to his skill and judgment. (M.C. gazetted 16th September, 1918.)

    London Gazette : 28 October 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31621/supplement/13212/data.pdf
    TANK CORPS.
    Temp. Capt. A. H. Gatehouse, M.C. (Lt., North'd Fus.), to be Adjt., Depot Bn. 1 Sept. 1919.

    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. Majs.
    Capt. A. H. Gatehouse, M.C., R. Tank Corps.

    London Gazette : 2 October 1934
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34092/page/6178/data.pdf
    ESTABLISHMENTS.
    Mech. Exptl. Estabt.—
    Maj. A. H. Gatehouse, M.C., R. Tank Corps, to be Offr. in Command (Cl. Z). 15th Sept. 1934.

    London Gazette : 23 October 1934
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34098/page/6712/data.pdf
    ROYAL TANK CORPS.
    Maj. A. H. Gatehouse, M.C., is secd, whilst Comdg. Mech. Exptl. Estabt. 15th Sept. 1934.

    London Gazette : 2 July 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34414/page/4250/data.pdf
    HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made, 1st July 1937:—
    To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
    Maj. A. H. Gatehouse, M.C., R. Tank Corps.

    London Gazette : 24 December 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35021/supplement/7203/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. and Bt. Lt.- Cols. to be Cols.:—
    (Actg. Col.) A. H. Gatehouse, M.C. (5979) from R.T.R., 6th Nov. 1940, with seniority 1st July 1940.

    London Gazette : 8 July 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35209/supplement/3885/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period December, 1940, to February, 1941:-
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    Gatehouse, Col. A. H ., M.C. (5979), late R.A.C.

    London Gazette : 30 December 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7333/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (includ- ing Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941.
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Brigadier (acting) Alexander Hugh Gatehouse, M.C. (5979), late Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps.

    London Gazette : 20 January 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35422/supplement/329/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
    Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
    Brigadier (temporary) Alexander Hugh Gatehouse, D.S.O., M.C. (5979), late Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (Cross Farm, Frimley Green, Aldershot).

    London Gazette : 19 May 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35562/supplement/2165/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY .
    Col. (temp. Brig.) A. H. Gatehouse, D.S.O., M.C. (5979), is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 9th Apr. 1942.

    London Gazette : 2 November 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36228/supplement/4803/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) A. H. Gatehouse, D.S.O.. M.C. (5979), to be temp. Maj.-Gen. 12th Oct. 1943.

    London Gazette : 12 March 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38233/supplement/1789/data.pdf
    Col. (temp. Maj-Gen) R. G LEWIS, CB, CBE , late R A C, is appointed Aide-de-Camp to the King, 19th Dec 1947, vice Col (Hon Ma] -Gen ) A H GATEHOUSE, DSO, MC, late R A C., retd
     
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