12055 Major-General Reginald Llewellyn BROWN, CB, CBE, MiD**, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 12055
Rank: Major-General
Name: Reginald Llewelyn BROWN, CB, CBE, MiD**
Unit: Royal Engineers


London Gazette : 7 June 1929
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33504/page/3757/data.pdf
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The promotion of the undermentioned offrs. is antedated as follows: —
Capt. R. L. Brown. 14th May 1929.

London Gazette : 7 February 1936
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34253/page/820/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Capt. R. L. Brown, R.E., to be Staff Capt., Sco. Comd. 2nd Feb. 1936.

London Gazette : 8 July 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35209/supplement/3881/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 distinguished services in the Middle East during the period December, 1940, to February, 1941: —
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Lieutenant - Colonel (temporary Colonel) Reginald Llewellyn Brown (12055), Corps of Royal Engineers

London Gazette : 8 July 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35209/supplement/3886/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period December, 1940, to February, 1941:-
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Brown, Lt.-Col. (temp. Col.) R. L., C.B.E. (12055).

London Gazette : 6 October 1942
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35730/supplement/4335/data.pdf
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:—
Brig, (temp.) R. L. Brown, C.B.E. (12055), from R.E. 18th July 1942, with seniority from 1st May 1941.

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
Commands and Staff.
Brig, (temp.) R. L. Brown, C.B.E. (12055), late R.E.

London Gazette : 22 February 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36950/supplement/1041/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
Commands and Staff.
Brig, (temp.) R. L. Brown, C.B.E (12055), late R.E.

London Gazette : 14 November 1947
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38122/supplement/5352/data.pdf
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.
Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer
Brigadier .(temporary) Reginald Llewelyn BROWN, C.B.E., (12055), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 28 June 1949
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38651/supplement/3175/data.pdf
COMMANDS & STAFF.
Brig. R. L. BROWN, C.B.E. (12055), late R.E., is appointed Director General of Ordnance Survey, 1st June 1949, and granted the temp, rank of Maj.-Gen.

London Gazette : 2 January 1950
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38797/supplement/3/data.pdf
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 Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Major-General Reginald Llewellyn BROWN, C.B.E. (12055), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

London Gazette : 21 August 1953
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39942/supplement/4529/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY .
Maj.-Gen. R. LI. BROWN, C.B., C.'B.E. (12055), late R.E., retires on ret. pay, 21st Aug. 1953.

London Gazette : 19 August 1955
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40563/supplement/4739/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
Maj.-Gen. R. LI. BROWN, C.B., C.B.E. (12055), late R.E., having attained the age limit of liability to recall, ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 23rd July 1955.

 

London Gazette : 8 July 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35209/supplement/3885/data.pdf


https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35209/supplement/3886/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2853/data.pdf

 

London Gazette : 22 February 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36950/supplement/1041/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Brown, Richard L Rank: Brigadier Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/148/247
Name Brown, Richard L
Rank: Brigadier
Service No: 12055
Regiment: British Army, Engineers Section Allied Force Headquarters
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 November 1947

 

See also:

• Biography of Major-General Reginald Llewellyn Brown (1895 – 1983), Great Britain
• http://xnatmap.org/adnm/people/bruno.pdf