8293 Major-General Alan Hugh HORNBY, CB, CBE, MC, Royal Artillery, 1894 - 1958

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  1. Simon_Fielding

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    Morning all - sorry for the long silence, and excuse the duplicate posting on the GWF!

    A work colleague bought an antique suitcase at a car boot sale inscribed 'Major A H Hornby RA'; she's done some sound research which I've added to - are we missing anything? MC citation (for Bois Grenier?) and photo?

    TIA

    Simon


    Major-General Alan Hugh Hornby CB, CBE, MC. 1894 - 1958
    Born 22nd June 1894, in Prescot, Lancashire; (1911 census says Woolton). Son of Edgar Christian Hornby, a cotton broker, and Eva Gertude Lemonious. His elder sister Violette born 1892, and by 1901, the family are living at Garston, Aigburth.
    AHH was educated Winchester College, and graduated to commission in the Royal Field Artillery from RMA Woolwich as Second Lieutenant 17th July 1914[1];
    [2]
    Arrived in France 6th November 1914 with 3rd Battery, 45th Brigade RFA (XLV Bde).[3] (This brigade was originally comprised of numbers 1, 3 and 5 Batteries RFA and the Brigade Ammunition Column and was at Leeds when war was declared. It was placed under command of the 8th Division and went to France with it in November 1914.)[4]

    Mentioned in Despatches Gazette 31/12/1915 Page: 17
    Awarded a Military Cross[5] -
    By the end of the war, a Major in the Royal Horse Artillery[6]
    Between the wars he served in Iraq, (General Service Medal Iraq Clasp 1923); was an instructor at RMC Sandhurst and attended Staff College. (RA Staff College as Captain 1930)[7]
    HQ 21st Brigade Meerut
    Officer Commanding 2nd Training Bde RA Depot Woolwich
    Lived at Grassendale Liverpool, Cobham Surrey
    At the outbreak of war he was commanding 51 Field Regiment and after serving in Norway in 1940 he was appointed Deputy Director of the newly formed Combined Operations before being sent to the Middle East and Central Mediterranean Forces where he remained for the rest of the war. In these theatres he was CRA 46th Infantry Division in 1941, CCRA XIII Corps in 1942 and BRA 8th Army in 1943 for the assault on Sicily. In 1944 he was promoted to major-general and appointed MGRA 15th Army Group and subsequently MGRA Allied Forces HQ. He retired from the army in 1948.

    Died:


    28th October 1958, Marylebone.








    CBE while temporary Brigadier for service Western Desert [8]
    Companion of the Order of the Bath for duty in Italy[9]




    [1] London Gazette dated 7/08/1914 p.6205



    [2] War Diary WO95/1694-1


    [3] Medal Roll 1914 Star


    [4] http://www.1914-1918.net/rfa_units_45.html



    [5] London Gazette 14th January 1916 p.583



    [6] War Medal Roll


    [7] Staff College, Camberley. Foreign tour 1931, Syndicate No. 11. The Battle of Le Cateau and the operations of the BEF from 25th – 31st August 1914. Camberley: Staff College, 1931. Compiled by Capt A. H. Hornby, et al. Battlefield Tour Collection



    [8] Gazette 25/11/1943 page 5171http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36261/pages/5171



    [9] Gazette 28/06/1945 page: 3365; http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/37151/supplements/3365
     
  2. Bernard85

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    good day simon_fielding.m.yesterday.04:54am.re:major general alan hornby,cb,cbe,mc,1894-1958,he was a hero,the suitcase.is a historical find.may he rest in peace.regards bernard85 :poppy: :poppy:
     
  3. Simon_Fielding

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    Agreed! A member of a unique generation. We owe them a great deal.
     
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    Personal Number: 8293
    Rank: Major-General
    Name: Alan Hugh HORNBY, CB, CBE, MC, MiD
    Unit: Royal Artillery


    London Gazette : 7 August 1914
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28864/page/6205/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery,
    Dated 17th July, 1914.
    Alan Hugh Hornby.

    London Gazette : 11 July 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29660/page/6856/data.pdf
    CAVALRY.
    Remt. Serv.—
    Temp. Capt. A. H. Hornby to be a 1st Asst Supt. 22nd June 1916.


    London Gazette : 7 February 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29932/supplement/1342/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    R.H. & R.F.A.—
    The undermentioned supern. Lts. are restd. to the estabt.: —
    A. H. Hornby, M.C. 16th Dec. 1916.

    London Gazette : 2 November 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30362/supplement/11300/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT of ARTILLERY.
    R.H. & R.F.A.—The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts., and to retain their actg. rank where specified: —
    3rd Nov. 1917.
    A. H. Hornby, M.C.

    London Gazette : 18 March 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30582/supplement/3401/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    R.H. & R.F.A.—The undermentioned Lts. to be actg. Capts.:—
    (Now Capt.) A. H. Hornby, M.C. 12th Oct. 1917.

    London Gazette : 15 December 1920
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32164/supplement/12370/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    R.H. & R.F.A.—Capt. A. H. Hornby, M.C., to be Adjt., from 19th June 1919 to 13th Aug. 1920.

    London Gazette : 22 February 1927
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33250/page/1187/data.pdf
    ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE.
    Offrs. of Cos. of Gentlemen Cadets—
    Capt. A. H. Hornby, M.C., R.A., vice Capt. A. G. Bates, D.S.O., M.C., R.A.

    London Gazette : 21 January 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33572/page/427/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    The undermentioned remain secd, whilst students at the Staff Coll. 21st Jan. 1930:—
    Capt. A. H. Hornby, M.C.

    London Gazette : 11 January 1935
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34123/page/305/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned officers have vacated appts. in India:—
    Staff Capt.—Maj. A. H. Hornby, M.C., R.A., 12th Nov. 1934.

    London Gazette : 4 October 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34558/page/6197/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made: —
    Maj. A. H. Hornby, M.C., R.A., to be G.S.O. 2nd Grade, War Office. 24th Sept. 1938.

    London Gazette : 2 July 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34886/supplement/4003/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    The undermentioned Majs. to be Lt.- Cols. :—
    A. H. Hornby, M.C. 24th May 1940.

    London Gazette : 1 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36037/supplement/2520/data.pdf
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    The undermentioned on completion of tenure of service remain on full pay (supern.) as Regtl. Lt.- Cols. :—
    24th May 1943:— Lt.-Col. A. H. Hornby, M.C. (8293)

    London Gazette : 25 November 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36261/page/5171/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
    To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Brigadier (temporary) Alan Hugh Hornby, M.C. (8293), Royal Regiment of Artillery.

    London Gazette : 23 March 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36436/supplement/1367/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition ol gallant and distinguished services in Sicily: —
    Commands and Staff.
    Brig, (temp.) A. H. Hornby, C.B.E., M.C. (8293). late. R.A.

    London Gazette : 26 April 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37544/supplement/2035/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
    Col. A. H. HORNBY, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (8293), is regranted the temp, rank of Maj.-Gen., 1st Jan. 1946

    London Gazette : 23 May 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37575/supplement/2443/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre:—
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. (temp.) A. H. HORNBY, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (8293), late R.A.

    London Gazette : 22 October 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37764/supplement/5191/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
    Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) A. H. HORNBY, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (8293), 14th Oct. 1946, with seniority 5th Nov: 1944.

    London Gazette : 14 May 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38288/supplement/2917/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the under-mentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT 'OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
    Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
    Major-General Alan Hugh HORNBY, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (8293), late Royal Regiment of Artillery.

    London Gazette : 29 December 1950
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39102/supplement/6467/data.pdf
    TERRITORIAL ARMY.
    ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
    Maj.-Gen. Alan Hugh HORNBY, C.B. C.B.E., M.C. (8293) to be Hon. Col. of a T.A. unit, 25th Oct. 1950.

    London Gazette : 27 June 1952
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39584/page/3521/data.pdf
    THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM.
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanc- tion the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
    As Officers (Brothers).
    Major-General Alan Hugh Hornby, C.B., C.B.E., M.C.

    London Gazette : 1 July 1955
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40525/supplement/3796/data.pdf
    TERRITORIAL ARMY.
    The following officers relinquish their appointments as Hon. Cols, of T.A. units on the dates shown: —
    Maj.-Gen. Alan Hugh HORNBY, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (8293).

    London Gazette : 5 July 1955
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40529/page/3881/data.pdf
    THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
    As Commanders (Brothers).
    Major-General Alan Hugh Hornby, C.B., C.B.E., M.C.
     
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  12. Sheldrake

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    Different A H Hornby.

    Albert Henry Hornby served in the remount service. He was a cricketer and club captain for Lancashire. A. H. Hornby - Wikipedia

    The 45 Field Brigade War diary notes that 2Lt A H (Alan Hugh) Hornby joined the Brigade on 25 August 1914. His brigade supported the disastrous assault on Orvillers on 1 July 1916, the First Day of the Somme. I have not to date found any mention of the action for which he was awarded the MC.
     
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    Thanks for correction, duly struck out.
     

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