Thomas Reginald Dumaresq BATT, MC, Coldstream Guards & 1 Guards Brigade

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    Personal Number:
    Rank: Captain
    Name: Thomas Reginald Dumaresq BATT, MC
    Unit: Coldstream Guards ; 1 Guards Brigade Head Quarters


    London Gazette : 30 August 1929
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33530/page/5645/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military Academy, to be 2nd Lts. 29th Aug. 1929:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    C. G'ds.—
    Thomas Reginald Dumaresq Batt.

    London Gazette : 1 July 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33842/supplement/4301/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    C. G'ds.—
    2nd Lt. T. R. D. Batt is secd, whilst holding the appt. of A.D.C. to the Govr. of Madras. 1st July 1932.

    London Gazette : 30 August 1932
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33859/page/5562/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS
    The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. 29th Aug. 1932:—
    C. G'ds.—
    T. R. D. Batt, and remains secd.

    London Gazette : 11 January 1935
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34123/page/305/data.pdf
    A.D.C. to H.E. the Govr. of Madras—
    Capt. T. R. D. Batt, O. G'ds., 16th Nov. 1934.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5031/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 1st Aug. 1938.
    FOOT GUARDS.
    C. G'ds.
    T. R. D. Batt.

    London Gazette : 27 August 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34931/supplement/5201/data.pdf
    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 Military Cross.
    Captain Thomas Reginald Dumaresq Batt, Coldstream Guards.
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Name Batt, Thomas Reginald Dumaresq
    Rank: Captain
    Regiment: Head Quarters 1 Guards Brigade Coldstream Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: British Expeditionary Force 1939-40
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 27 August 1940

    HQ 1st Guards Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, 1 Corps
    Captain Thomas Reginald Dumaresq BATT
    For conspicuous gallant and devotion to duty in May and June 1940 throughout the withdrawal from the R. DYLE, especially on the night of 2/3 June 1940, when he helped to organise the withdrawal of the last remaining British troops on the beaches at DUNKIRK with such skill that the final evacuation was carried out almost without loss. Captain BATT remained on the Mole to the last directing traffic with a megaphone and setting a magnificent example of calmness and courage.
    Signed Brigadier M. Beckwith-Smith
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