10009 General Sir Ouvry Lindfield ROBERTS, GCB, KBE, DSO, MiD**, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 10009
Rank: General
Name: Sir Ouvry Lindfield ROBERTS, GCB, KBE, DSO, MiD**
Unit: Royal Engineers


London Gazette : 1 July 1938
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HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made 1st July 1938:—
Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
O. L. Roberts, B.A., R.E.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (includ- ing Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941.
The Distinguished Service Order.
Colonel (temporary) Ouvry Lindfield Roberts, M.A. (10009), Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941:—
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Col. (temp.) O. L. Roberts, D.S.O. (10009).

London Gazette : 26 May 1942
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The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. and Bt. Lt.-Cols., to be Cols.:—
Brig, (actg.) O. L. Roberts, D.S.O., B.A. (10009), from R.E., 10th Apr. 1942', with seniority 1st July 1941.

London Gazette : 16 December 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition ot gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India:—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (actg.) O. L. Roberts, D.S.O. (10009), late R.E.

London Gazette : 20 April 1945
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Maj.-Gen. O. L. Roberts, C.B.E., D.S.O. (10009), is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen., 12th Mar. 1945.

London Gazette : 19 July 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 Burma: —
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) O. L. ROBERTS, C.B.E., D.S.O., B.A. (10009), late R.E.

London Gazette : 17 January 1946
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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 Ouvry Lindfield ROBERTS, C.B.E., D.S.O. (10009), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 1 January 1952
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give -orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: —
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Divi- sion of the Second Class, or Knights Com- manders, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
General Sir Ouvry Lindfield ROBERTS, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.A. (10009), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 27 June 1952
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General Sir Ouvry L. ROBERTS, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. (10009), late R.E., G .O .C.-in-C, Southern Command, is appointed Aide-de-Camp General to The QUEEN, 27th June 1952, vice General Sir Brian ROBERTSON, Bt., G.C.B., G.B.E., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., M.C., Col. Comd. R.E., Col. Comd. R.E.M.E. (8936), late R.E., whose tenure has expired.

London Gazette : 19 August 1952
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COMMANDS & STAFF.
General Sir Ouvry L. ROBERTS, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., A.D.C., M.A. (10009), late R.E., relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Southern Command, remaining on full pay, 1st Aug. 1952.

London Gazette : 1 June 1953
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of Her Majesty's Coronation, to give orders for the following promotions in, and ^appointments to, the Most Honourable Order-of the Bath:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the-First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
General Sir Ouvry Lindfield ROBERTS, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., A.D.C. (10009), late Corps of Royal Engineers. Colonel Commandant, Corps of Royal Engineers

London Gazette : 31 May 1955
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Gen. Sir Ouvry L. ROBERTS, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., A.D.C., M.A. (10009), late R.E., relinquishes his appointment as Quarter-Master-General to The Forces, remaining on full pay, 31st May 1955.

London Gazette : 10 May 1960
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS
The undermentioned) Offrs. having attained the age limit of liability to recall, cease to belong to the Res. of Offrs., on the dates shown :
Gen. Sir Ouvry L. ROBERTS, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., MJA. (il0009), late R.E., 3rd Apr. 1960.

 

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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Recommendation for Award for Roberts, Ouvry Lindfield Rank: Major Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/27/62
Name Roberts, Ouvry Lindfield
Rank: Major
Regiment: Royal Engineers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Syria, Iraq and Iran)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 30 December 1941

 

London Gazette : 16 December 1943
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Recommendation for Award for Roberts, Ouvry Lindfield Rank: Colonel, Acting... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/80/306
Name Roberts, Ouvry Lindfield
Rank: Colonel, Acting Major General
Service No: 10009
Regiment: Late Royal Engineers 23 Indian Division
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Burma
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 February 1945

 

London Gazette : 19 July 1945
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