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

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


    London Gazette :

    London Gazette : 2 December 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31043/supplement/14241/data.pdf
    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
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7201/data.pdf
    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
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36529/supplement/2417/data.pdf
    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
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37977/supplement/2579/data.pdf
    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.
     
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