6853 Colonel Herbert Leslie GRAHAM, CBE, MC, MiD, Scots Guards

Personal Number: 6853
Rank: Colonel
Name: Herbert Leslie GRAHAM, CBE, MC, MiD
Unit: Scots Guards


London Gazette :

London Gazette : 2 December 1918
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AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS.
Lt. (A./Capt.) Herbert Leslie Graham, S. .Gds., Spec. Res., attd. 1st Bn.
For conspicuous gallantry and skill while commanding his company during operations. Though a thick mist prevailed, he maintained direction and reached his final objective, where he successfully consolidated the position under heavy fire. Later, with a small party, he captured 40 prisoners. He showed great courage and leadership throughout.

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services in connection with operations in Norway.
NORTH WESTERN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
COMMANDS AND STAFF
GRAHAM, Major H. L., M.C.,, Scots Guards.

London Gazette : 26 May 1944
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Lt.-Col. H. L. Graham, M.C. (6853) on completion of period of Service in command remains on full pay (supern.). 22nd Sept. 1943.

London Gazette : 12 June 1947
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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 pro- motions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
To be Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Colonel (temporary) Herbert Leslie GRAHAM, M.C. (6853), Scots Guards.

 

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7200/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7201/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Graham, Herbert Leslie Rank: Temporary Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/157/550
Name Graham, Herbert Leslie
Rank: Temporary Colonel
Service No: 6853
Regiment: Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Birthday Honours
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date: 1947

 

See also:

• Biography of Brigadier Herbert Leslie Graham (1894 – 1986), Great Britain