9429 General Sir James Stuart STEELE, GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, MiD, Royal Ulster Rifles

Personal Number: 9429
Rank: General
Name: Sir James Stuart STEELE, GCB, KBE, DSO, MC, MiD
Unit: Royal Irish Rifles ; Sherwood Foresters ; Royal Ulster Rifles


London Gazette : 29 September 1914
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INFANTRY.
The undermentioned Cadets and ex-Cadets of the Officers Training Corps to be temporary Second Lieutenants.
Dated 26th September, 1914:—
James Stuart Steele.

London Gazette : 14 May 1920
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COKPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned relinquish their commns. on completion of service:—
Temp. 2nd Lts., and retain the rank of 2nd Lt.:—
J. S. Steele. 25th Nov. 1919.

London Gazette : 10 June 1921
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The names of the undermentioned Officers, Ladies, Warrant Officers, Men and others have been brought to notice for distinguished service during the operations in Waziristan, 1919-20, by General Sir C. C. Monro, G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., in the despatch dated August 1st,
1920. (Published in the (Supplement of the London .Gazette dated December 8th, 1920):
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Captain James Stuart Steele, M.C., Royal Irish Rifles, Administrative Commandant,
Kot Kai.

London Gazette : 8 April 1927
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REGULAR FORCES.
R.U. R.—
Capt. J. Y. Calwell to be Adjt., vice J. S. Steele, M.C. 16th Feb. 1927.

London Gazette : 1 January 1932
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HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st Jan. 1932: —
To be Bt. Majs.
Capt. J. S. Steele, M.C., R.U. Rif.

London Gazette : 6 May 1932
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. J. S. Steele, M.C., R.U. Rif., from G.S.O., 3rd Grade, to be G.S.O. for Weapon Trg. (01. CO), W. Comd. 1st May 1932.

London Gazette : 11 October 1935
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R.U. Rif.—
Capt. & Bt. M aj. J. S. Steele, M.C., is secd, for serv. on the Staff. 17th Sept. 1935.

London Gazette : 3 January 1936
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R.U. Rif.—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. J. S. Steele, M.O., to be Maj. 29th Dec. 1985.

London Gazette : 3 July 1936
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HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st July 1936:—
To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
Maj. J. S. Steele, M.C., R.U. Rif.

London Gazette : 19 November 1937
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Foresters—
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. S. Steele, M.C., from R.U. Rif., to be Lt.-Col. I4th Oct. 1937.

London Gazette : 4 July 1939
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
Col. J. S. Steele, M.C., to be Asst. Adjt.- Gen. 27th June! 1939.

London Gazette : 11 July 1940
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned awards for gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations.:—
The Distinguished Service Order.
Colonel (acting Brigadier) James Stuart Steele, M.C., late The Royal Ulster Rifles.

London Gazette : 21 February 1941
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Col. (temp. Brig) J ,S. Steele, DSO., M C. (9429), to be a Comdr and is granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen. 15th Feb. 1941

London Gazette : 20 February 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Cols., are granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen.
Col. (actg. Maj.-Gen.) J. S. Steele, D.S.O., M.C. (9429), to be temp. Maj.-Gen. 15th Feb. 1942.

London Gazette : 24 April 1942
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Maj.-Gen. (actg.) J. S. Steele, D.S.O., M.C. (9429), is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen. 8th Apr. 1942.

London Gazette : 14 October 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major-General (temporary) James Stuart Steele, D.S.O., M.C. (9429), late The Royal Ulster Rifles.

London Gazette : 6 April 1944
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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 the Middle East:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) J. S. Steele, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), late R.U. Rif.

London Gazette : 22 September 1944
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REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) J. S. Steele, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), 20th Sept. 1944, with seniority 4th Jan. 1944.

London Gazette : 17 May 1946
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REGULAR ARMY.
Maj.-Gen. J. S. STEELE, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), is regranted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen., 14th May 1946.

London Gazette : 14 January 1947
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REGULAR ARMY.
Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) Sir James S. STEELE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), to be Lt.-Gen., 3rd Jan. 1947, with seniority 25th Dec. 1944.

London Gazette : 14 November 1947
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer.
Lieutenant-General Sir James Stuart STEELE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), late The Royal Ulster Rifles.

London Gazette : 14 November 1947
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
Order of White Lion for Victory Class III.
Lieutenant-General James Stuart STEELE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), late The Royal Ulster Rifles.

London Gazette : 16 January 1948
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies:—
DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS.
Grand Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau with Swords.
General Sir James Stuart STEELE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9429), late Infantry.

London Gazette : 1 January 1949
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the-Bath:—
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
General Sir James Stuart STEELE, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., LL.D. (9429), late Infantry.

London Gazette : 17 March 1950
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Gen. Sir James Stuart STEELE, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., LL.D. (9429), late Inf., Adjutant General to the Forces, is appointed Aide-de-Camp General to The KING, 19th March 1950, vice General Sir Evelyn Hugh BARKER, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8095), retiring .18th March 1950.

London Gazette : 8 June 1950
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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 Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
General Sir James Stuart STEELE, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., LL.D., A.D.C.(Gen.) (9429), Colonel, Royal Ulster Rifles, late Infantry.

London Gazette : 22 September 1950
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ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS.
Gen. Sir James Stuart STEELE, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., LL.D., A.D.C. (9429), late Inf., Col. R.U. Rif., is appointed Col. Comdt., 23rd Oct. 1950, vice Gen. Sir Ronald Forbes ADAM, Bt., G.C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., LL.D. (1632), late R.A. (retired) Col. Comdt. R.A.D.C., whose tenure of appointment expires on 22nd Oct. 1950.

London Gazette : 7 November 1950
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Gen. Sir John HARDING, K.C.B., C..B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (12247), late Inf., is appointed Aide-de-Camp General to The KING, 21st Oct. 1950, vice Gen. Sir James
Stuart STEELE, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Ll.D.(9429), retired.

London Gazette : 5 January 1951
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THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM.
The KING has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
As Commanders (Brothers).
General Sir James Stuart Steele, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., LL.D., A.D.C.(Gen.)..

 

Recommendation for Award for Steele, James Stuart Rank: Colonel Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/165
Name Steele, James Stuart
Rank: Colonel
Service No: 14967
Regiment: Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt, Libya)
Award: Commander of the British Empire [Companion, Order of the Bath]
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943

 

London Gazette : 6 April 1944
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Recommendation for Award for Steele, J S Rank: Major General Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/148/238
Name Steele, J S
Rank: Major General
Regiment: British War Office
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 November 1947

 

See also:

• James Steele (British Army officer) - Wikipedia
• Biography of General James Stuart Steele (1894 – 1975), Great Britain
  
• General Sir James S Steele GCB KBE DSO MC LL.D | Royal Irish - Virtual Military Gallery
  
• General Sir James Steele Memorial, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim - WartimeNI
  
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• "Robin Walsh speaks to General Sir James Stuart Steele about the Battle of the Somme. General Steele was at the Somme and speaks to Robin prior to a visit back to the battleground. He tells of the terrible casualties. "