68434 Brigadier Paul Edwin CROOK, CBE, DSO, MiD**, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Personal Number: 68434
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Paul Edwin CROOK, CBE, DSO, MID**
Unit: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment


London Gazette : 16 October 1936
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R.W.K.—2nd Lt. Paul Edwin CROOK (Univ. Candidate), from Gen. List, T.A., to be 2nd Lt. 17th Oct. 1936, with seniority 31st Jan. 1935, next below 2nd Lt. A. J. M. Flint.

London Gazette : 2 February 1943
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The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts.: —
R.W.K.
31st Jan. 1943: —
P. E. Crook (68434).

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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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 North West Europe:—
R.W.K.
Maj. (temp.) P. E. Crook (68434).

London Gazette : 22 August 1946
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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 Far East: —
R.W.K.
Lt.-Col. (temp.) P. E. CROOK (68434).

London Gazette : 17 October 1946
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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 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Bronze Star Medal.
Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) Paul Edwin CROOK (68434), The Queen's Own Royal West Kent
Regiment.

London Gazette : 5 December 1946
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant arid distinguished services in the field: —
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) Paul Edwin CROOK (68434), e Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

London Gazette : 30 January 1948
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RWK
Capt (War Subs Lt -Col.) P E. CROOK, O B.E: (68434) to be Maj , 31st Jan. 1948

London Gazette : 21 October 1952
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya, during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952: —
R.W.K.
Maj. P. E. CROOK. O.B.E. (68434).

London Gazette : 22 December 1953
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ANNUAL BREVETS.
The undermentioned Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols., 1st July 1953:—
P. E. CROOK, O.B.E., B.A. (68434), R.W.K.

London Gazette : 13 June 1957
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Operations in the Near East, October-December, 1956:—
Distinguished Service Order:—
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Edwin O.B.E. (68434), The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment (Emp. List 1).

London Gazette : 24 November 1959
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ANNUAL BREVETS.
The undermentioned Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols., 1st July 1953.—
REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols., on the dates shown:
P. E. CROOK, D.S.O., O.B.E., B.A. (68434), from R.W.K. (Emp. List 1), 30th Sept. 1959.

London Gazette : 1 January 1965
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the advice of Her Majesty's Jamaica Ministers, to give orders for the following promotion in, and appointment to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
To be an Ordinary Commander of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:-
Brigadier Paul Edwin CROOK, D.S.O. O.B.E., (68434), late Infantry ; Chief of Staff, Jamaica Defence Force.

London Gazette : 29 January 1965
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Brig. Paul Edwin CROOK, C.B.E., D.S.O., late R.W.K. is apptd. Aide-de-Camp to The QUEEN, 29th Dec. 1964, in succession to Brig. Gordon Stewart RICHARDSON, D.S.O., retired.

London Gazette : 5 October 1965
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The undermentioned Offrs. to be Supernumerary to Establishment on the dates shown:
Brig. P . E. CROOK, C.B.E., D.S.O., A.D.C., M.A. (68434) late Inf., 30th Sept. 1965.

London Gazette : 7 November 1967
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Brig. Paul Edwin CROOK, C.B.E., D.S.O., late Inf., relinquishes the appointment of Aide-de-Camp to The QUEEN, 30th Sep. 1967.

London Gazette : 5 January 1971
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Brig. P. E. CROOK, C.B.E. D.S.O. (68434), late Inf., retires on retired pay, 5th Jan. 1971.

London Gazette : 12 November 1974
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PARACHUTE REGIMENT
TERRITORIAL ANDARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
Brig. Paul Edwin CROOK, C.B.E., D.S.O. is appointed Honorary Colonel, 16 Independent Coy,, The Parachute Regiment, T.A.V.R., 1st Aug. 1974, in succession to Col. Charles Frederick Howard GOUGH, M.C., T.D., tenure expired.

London Gazette : 27 May 1980
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PARACHUTE REGIMENT
TERRITORIAL AND ARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
Brig. Paul Edwin CROOK, C.B.E., D.S.O. (68434) relinquishes the appointment of Honorary Colonel 16 Independent Parachute Coy. (Volunteers) T.A.V.R. and is appointed Deputy Honorary Colonel 16 (Lincoln) Coy. 15th (Scottish Volunteer) Bn. The Parachute T.A.V.R., 1st Aug. 1979.

 

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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London Gazette : 22 August 1946
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Recommendation for Award for Crook, Paul Edwin Rank: Sub Captain, Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/147/332
Name Crook, Paul Edwin
Rank: Sub Captain, Temporary Major
Service No: 68434
Regiment: Headquarters 147 Infantry Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Bronze Star Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 17 October 1946

 

Recommendation for Award for Crook, Paul Edwin Rank: Captain Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/103/1075
Name Crook, Paul Edwin
Rank: Captain
Service No: 68434
Regiment: Royal West Kent Regiment OC No 2 RAPWI Control Staff
Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 March 1947

 

London Gazette : 21 October 1952
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Recommendation for Award for Crook, Paul Edwin Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/124/22
Name Crook, Paul Edwin
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: P/68434
Regiment: Royal West Kent Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Near East (Suez)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 13 June 1957