18095 Merton BECKWITH-SMITH, DSO, MC, MiD, General Staff & Welsh Guards

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    Major General BECKWITH-SMITH, MERTON
    Died 11/11/1942
    Aged 52
    G.O.C. 18th Inf. Div.
    General Staff and Welsh Guards
    D S O, M C
    Son of Beckwith Beckwith-Smith and Georgina Beckwith-Smith; husband of Honor Beckwith-Smith, of Sulhamstead, Berkshire. Four times mentioned in Despatches, 1914-1918. Awarded the Royal Humane Society's Certificate. Hon. M.A.
    INSCRIPTION: FOR THE FAITH AND FOR THE FREEDOM OF MANKIND
    Buried at SAI WAN WAR CEMETERY
    Location: China, (including Hong Kong)
    Number of casualties: 1138
    Cemetery/memorial reference: V. H. 1.
    See cemetery plan
     
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    Personal Number: 18095
    Rank: Major-General
    Name: Merton BECKWITH-SMITH, DSO, MC, MiD*
    Unit: Welsh Guards

    London Gazette : 7 November 1924
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32989/page/8047/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    C. G'ds.—Capt. M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 23rd Oct. 1924.

    London Gazette : 1 December 1925
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33110/page/7952/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS
    Capt. M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., to be Maj. 30th Nov. 1925

    London Gazette : 15 October 1926
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33211/page/6617/data.pdf
    GENERAL LIST.
    OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS.
    Oxford University Contgt., Sen. Div.—
    Maj. M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., G. G'ds. to comd. the contgt. and ia granted the local rank of Lt.-Col. whilst so empld. vice Maj. (Bt. Lt.-Col.) A. G. C. Dawney, C.B.E., D.S.O., C. G'ds. who

    vacates that appt. 15th Oct. 1926.

    London Gazette : 11 July 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33624/page/4362/data.pdf
    HALF-YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made, 1st July 1930:—
    Maj. M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., C. G'ds.

    London Gazette : 21 October 1930
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33654/page/6403/data.pdf
    GENERAL LIST. OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS
    Oxford Univ. Contgt., Sen. Div.—Capt. Bt. Maj. E. S. B. Williams, Rifle Bde., to comd. the Contgt., and is granted the local rank of Lt.-Col. whilst so empld., vice Maj. (local Lt.-Col.) M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.O., C. G'ds., who vacates that appt. 15th Oct. 1930.

    London Gazette : 1 February 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34478/page/665/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS
    W. G'ds.—Col. M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., relinquishes the appt. of Off. Comdg. Regt. & Regtl. Dist. 26th Jan. 1938.

    London Gazette : 1 April 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34498/page/2158/data.pdf
    The undermentioned appts. have been made in India:—
    Bde. Comdr.—Col. M. B. Beckwith-Smith D.S.O., M.C., Brit. Serv., 12th Fe.b. 1938.

    London Gazette : 19 April 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34503/page/2594/data.pdf
    REGUALAR ARMY
    The undermentioned Cols, are granted the temp, rank of Brig, whilst empld. in India: —
    M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., as Bde. Comdr. I2th Feb. 1938.

    London Gazette : 25 July 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34648/supplement/5106/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts. are made:—
    Col. (temp. Brig.) M. B. Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M.C., to be Bde. Comdr., and retains the temp, rank of Brig, whilst so empld. 3rd July 1939.

    London Gazette : 13 October 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34708/page/6873/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned officers have vacated appts.: —
    Bde. Comdr.—Col. (temp. Brig.) M. B, Beckwith-Smith, D.S.O., M,C., Brit. Serv., 29th June 1939.

    London Gazette : 20 December 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7175/data.pdf
    The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services in connection with operations in the field. March-June, 1940.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    Maj.-Gen. M. B. BECKWITH-SMITH, D.S.O., M.C

    London Gazette : 17 October 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35305/supplement/5934/data.pdf
    APPENDIX TO SECOND DESPATCH OF C.-IN-C., B.E.F
    OPERATIONS OF IST CORPS FROM 6 P.M. ON 3isT MAY TO MIDNIGHT SND/SED JUNE, 1940
    Major-General Hon. H. R. L. G. Alexander, on taking over command of 1st Corps, handed over command of the 1st Division to Brigadier M. B. Beckwith-Smith....

    London Gazette : 1 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37671/supplement/3919/data.pdf
    War Office, 1st August, 1946.
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya in 1942.
    Commands and Staff.
    Maj.-Gen. M. B. BECKWITH-SMITH, D.S.O., M.C. (18095), Late Foot Guards.
     
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