8391 Brigadier Sereld John ARMSTRONG, OBE, MC, MiD, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 8391
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Sereld John ARMSTRONG, OBE, MC, MiD
Unit: Royal Engineers


London Gazette : 7 August 1914
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28864/page/6205/data.pdf
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military Academy and Royal Military College, to be Second Lieutenants: —
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Dated 17th July, 1914.
Sereld John Armstrong.

London Gazette : 26 June 1915
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29208/supplement/6241/data.pdf
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants: —
Dated 9th June, 1915.
S. J. Armstrong.

London Gazette : 26 July 1917
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30204/supplement/7622/data.pdf
His Majesty the KING.has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:—
Lt. Sereld John Armstrong, R.E.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a reconnaissance for the purpose of demolition into enemy trenches under a heavy fire. In spite of severe casualties, he worked under fire for half an hour, completing his task and ensuring the success of the raid by his energy, courage, and skilful leadership.

London Gazette : 27 May 1918
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30705/supplement/6182/data.pdf
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS
The undermentioned to be actg. Majs. —
1st Apr 1918
Capt S J Armstrong, M C. 2nd Apr. 1918

June 1919
OBE

London Gazette : 31 May 1929
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33500/page/3587/data.pdf
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs. 1st June 1929.
S. J. Armstrong, O.B.E., M.C.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7340/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941:—
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Col. S. J. Armstrong, O.B.E., M.C. (8391), late R.E.

London Gazette : 13 January 1948
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38174/supplement/251/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned are retained on the Active List (Supern.), 31st Dec. 1947: —
Col. S. J. ARMSTRONG, O.B.E., M.C. (8391), late R.E.

London Gazette : 23 July 1954
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40236/supplement/4312/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
Col. (Hon. Brig.) S. J. ARMSTRONG, O.B.E., M.C. (8391), late R.E., having attained the age limit of liability to recall ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 25th May 1954.

 

London Gazette : 30 December 1941

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7339/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7340/data.pdf

 

See also:

• Biography of Brigadier Sereld John Armstrong (1894 – 1959), Great Britain