9517 Major-General George William SYMES, CB, MC*, MiD*, York & Lancaster Regiment

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    Personal Number: 9517
    Rank: Major-General
    Name: George William SYMES, MC*, MiD*
    Unit: York and Lancaster Regiment


    London Gazette : 15 June 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29193/page/5762/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 14th June, 1915:—
    George William Symes.

    London Gazette : 23 November 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29833/supplement/11392/data.pdf
    The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lts. to be- temp. 2nd Lts.:—
    Temp. 2nd Lt. G. W. Symes.

    London Gazette : 25 November 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29837/supplement/11545/data.pdf
    Awarded The Military Cross
    Temp. 2nd Lt. Gsorge William Symes, M. Gun Corps.
    For conspicuous gallantry in action. He advanced along a communication trench and single-handed captured 20 of the enemy. Later, he fought his guns with great courage and skill, and carried out a valuable reconnaissance.

    London Gazette : 29 January 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30499/supplement/1412/data.pdf
    York & Lanc. R.—
    The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. : —
    G. W. Symes, M.C. 1st July 1917, with seniority from 31st Jan. 1917.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30450/supplement/29/data.pdf
    AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS.
    2nd Lt. (T./Lt) George William Symes, M.C., York &Lane. R , attd. M.G. Corps.

    London Gazette : 16 November 1923
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32880/page/7856/data.pdf
    Y. &L. R.—The promotion to the rank of Capt. of Lt. G. W. Symes, M.C., is ante-dated to 1st Jan. 1923.

    London Gazette : 20 January 1931
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33682/page/459/data.pdf
    Y. &L.R.—Capt. G. W. Symes, M.C., is secd, whilst a student at the Staff Coll. 21st Jan. 1931.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33786/page/49/data.pdf
    To be Bt. Majs.
    Capt. G. W. Symes, M.C., Y. & L.R.

    London Gazette : 24 January 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33905/page/525/data.pdf
    ESTABLISHMENTS.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:-
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C., Y. & L.R., to be G.S.O. (C1. CC), Sch. of Arty. 15th Jan. 1933.

    London Gazette : 9 November 1934
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34103/page/7158/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C.. Y. & L.R., from G.S.O. (Cl. CC) Sch. of Arty., to be Bde. Maj., 14th Inf. Bde. 1st Nov. 1934.

    London Gazette : 7 September 1937
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34433/page/5630/data.pdf
    Y. & L.R.—Capt. & Bt, Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C.,..is secd, for serv. on the Staff, India. 6th Sept. 1937.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5026/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
    Y. & L.R.
    Bt. Maj. G. W. Symes, M.C.

    London Gazette : 3 January 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34586/page/59/data.pdf
    HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made 1st Jan. 1939:—
    Majs. to be Lt.-Cols.
    G. W. Symes, M.C., Y. & L.R.

    London Gazette : 10 February 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35448/supplement/645/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. and Bt. Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:—
    (Temp. Brig.) G. W. Symes, M.C. (9517), from Y. & L.R. 1st Jan. 1942.

    London Gazette : 10 May 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37072/supplement/2456/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
    Commands and Staff.
    Brig, (temp.) G. W. Symes, M.C. (9517), late Y. & L. R.

    London Gazette : 19 September 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37730/supplement/4691/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:—
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C. (9517), late Y. & L.R.

    London Gazette : 17 January 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37433/supplement/493/data.pdf
    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 Burma: —
    To be Additional Members io/ the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order: —
    Major-General George William SYMES, M.C. (9517), late Infantry.

    London Gazette : 19 September 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37730/supplement/4691/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:—
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C. (9517), late Y. & L.R.

    London Gazette : 8 April 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38581/supplement/1761/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C. (9517) late Inf. retires on ret. pay, 9th Apr. 1949.

    London Gazette : 31 January 1956
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40698/supplement/639/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICER
    Maj.-Gen. G. W. SYMES, C.B., M.C., (9517), late Inf. having attained) the age limit of liability to recall ceases to belong to the Res. of Oflrs.. 12th Jan. 1956.
     
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