124478 Brigadier Michael James Palmer O’COCK, MC, 2 Irish Guards

Personal Number: 124478
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Michael James Palmer O'COCK, MC
Unit: 2 Armoured Irish Guards


London Gazette : 2 April 1940
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FOOT GUARDS.
The undermentioned Cadets, from Sandhurst and 163rd Officer Cadet Training Units, to be 2nd Lts. 23rd Mar. 1940:—
I. G'ds
Michael James Palmer O'COCK (124478).

London Gazette : 22 January 1946
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I. G'ds.
2nd Lt. (War Subs. Capt.) Michael James Palmer O'COCK (124478) from Emerg. Commn., to be Lt., 23rd Jan. 1946, with seniority 19th Dec. 1941.

London Gazette : 24 January 1946
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following; awards in recognition of rallant and distinguished-services in North West Europe:—
The Military Cross
Major (temporary) Michael James Palmer O'CocK (124478), Irish Guards (Lingfield).

London Gazette : 2 July 1946
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FOOT GUARDS
The undermentioned Lts to be Capts 1st July, 1946.—
(War Subs. Capt) M. J P. O'COCK (124478)

London Gazette : 16 June 1953
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FOOT GUARDS.
I.G.
Capt. M. J. P. O'Cock, M.C. (124478), to be Maj., 19th June 1953.

London Gazette : 21 October 1958
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ANNUAL BREVETS
The undermentioned Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols., 1st July 1958:
M. J. P. O'Cock, M.C. (124478), I.G.

London Gazette : 9 February 1960
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FOOT GUARDS
I. G.
REGULAR ARMY
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. M. J. P. O'CocK, M.C. (124478), to be Lt-Col., 7th Dec. 1959.

London Gazette : 7 December 1962
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IG
REGULAR ARMY
Lt-Col M. J. P. O'CocK, MC (124478) to be Supernumerary to Establishment 7th Dec 1962.

London Gazette : 26 June 1964
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The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols, on the dates shown:
N. J. P. O'Cock, M.C. (124478), from I.G., 24th Apr. 1964, with seniority 28th Apr. 1963.

London Gazette : 31 July 1964
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Lt.-Col. (now Col.) M. J. P . O'CocK, M.C. (124478) late Ft. Gds.: the initials are as now shown and not as in Gazette (Supplement) dated 26th June 1964.

London Gazette : 31 January 1967
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44238/supplement/1155/data.pdf
The undermentioned Cols, to be Brigs., 31st Dec. 1966:
M. J. P . O'COCK, M.C. (124478), late Ft. Gds.

 

The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Name O'Cock, Michael James Palmer
Rank: Temporary Major
Service No: 124478
Regiment: 2 Irish Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Military Cross
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 24 January 1946
Date 1945-1946
Catalogue reference WO 373/56

 

The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Name O'Cock, Michael James Palmer
Rank: Brigadier
Service No: 124478
Regiment: Late Foot Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Birthday Honours
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 15 June 1974
Date 1974
Catalogue reference WO 373/175

 

Campaign Stars & Medals : 4:0

• 1939-45 Star
• France & Germany Star
• Defence Medal
• War Medal 1939-45