131287 Brigadier Victor Henry JAQUES, CBE, DSO, MC*, Royal Sussex Regiment

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    Personal Number: 131287
    Rank: Brigadier
    Name: Victor Henry JAQUES, CBE, DSO, MC*
    Unit: Royal Sussex Regiment


    London Gazette : 14 May 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29162/page/4662/data.pdf
    The undermentioned ex-Cadets of the Officers Training Corps to be Second Lieutenants (on probation). Dated 16th May, 1915, unless otherwise stated: —
    Victor Henry Jaques, 3rd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment.

    London Gazette : 7 June 1916
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29615/supplement/5713/data.pdf
    SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
    The undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. on probation are confirmed in their rank: —
    INFANTRY.
    R. Suss. R.—
    V. H. Jaques.

    London Gazette : 26 January 1917
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29920/supplement/958/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    R. Suss. R.—The undermentioned 2nd Lts.. to be acting Capts.:—
    V . H. Jaques, Spec. Res. 10th Dec. 1916.

    London Gazette : 4 March 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30553/supplement/2707/data.pdf
    SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
    RESERVE UNITS.
    INFANTRY
    The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts.: —
    R. Suss. R.—
    1st July 1917: —
    V. H. Jaques.

    London Gazette : 15 February 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31183/supplement/2368/data.pdf
    AWARDED A SECOND BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS.
    Lt. (A./Capt.) Victor Henry Jaques, M.C., 3rd Bn., attd. 2nd Bn., R. Suss. R. (M.C. gazetted 15th October, 1918.)

    London Gazette : 15 October 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30950/supplement/12078/data.pdf
    AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS.
    Lt. (A./Capt.) Victor Henry Jaques, R. Suss. R., Spec. Res.
    For conspicuous gallantry and dash during a raid on enemy trenches. The success of the raid was entirely due to his organisation and splendid leadership. After it was over he took a patrol and searched "No Man's Land" for three sniping men under persistent machine-gun and trench mortar fire.

    London Gazette : 24 June 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31417/supplement/8015/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    R. Suss. R.—Lt. V. H. Jaques, 3rd.Bn., Spec. Res., to revert to the pay and allces. of his subst. rank, 21st Sept. 1918, and relinquishes the actg. rank of Capt. 21st Dec. 1918.

    London Gazette : 24 June 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31417/supplement/8016/data.pdf
    INFANTRY.
    R. Suss. R.—
    Lt. V. H. Jaques, 3rd Bn., Spec. Res., to be aotg. Capt. whilst oomdg. a Co., from 7th Jan. to 3rd Apr. 1919, inclusive.

    London Gazette : 30 July 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31480/supplement/9697/data.pdf
    AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS.
    Lt. (A./Capf.) Victor Henry Jaques, M.Ciy 3rd Bn.. attd. 2nd Bn., R. Suss. R.
    During an attack against the enemy's position north of the Ormignon River on September 18th, 1918, he handled his company throughout with conspiciious ability and dis- played great gallantry. As soon as the second objective was reached, in addition to.organising his own company, he went to other companies, and under heavy machine-gun fire made dis- positions for those platoons where all their own officers had become casualties. Later, when two platoons of another company were ordered to exploit forward he volunteered to go and supervise the operation and was wounded. Throughout his actions were- marked by an utter disregard of danger.
    (M.C. gazetted 15th October, 1918.)

    London Gazette : 25 September 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31567/page/11889/data.pdf
    The undermentioned appts. are made: —
    PERSONAL STAFF.
    A.D.C.—Lt. V. H. Jaques, M.C., 3rd R. Suss. R., Spec. Res., and to be secd. 4th Apr. 1919.

    London Gazette : 30 December 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31710/supplement/16103/data.pdf
    PERSONAL STAFF.
    A .D.C.— Lt. V. H. Jaques, M.C., 3rd R. Suss. R., Spec. Res. 3rd Nov. 1919.

    London Gazette : 21 December 1920
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32170/page/12551/data.pdf
    The undermentioned relinquish their commns. 1st Apr 1920:—
    3rd R. Suss. R.—
    Lt. V. H. Jaques, M.C., and is granted the rank of Capt.

    London Gazette : 28 June 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34883/supplement/3925/data.pdf
    R. Sussex R.
    Capt. Victor Henry (131287), late R. Sussex R., to be Lt. 26th May 1940.

    London Gazette : 11 January 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36886/supplement/327/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy:—
    R. Sussex R.
    Mai. (temp. Lt.-Col.) V. H. Jaques, M.C. (131287).

    London Gazette : 19 April 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37039/supplement/2068/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 gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
    To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Colonel (acting) Victor Henry Jaques, M.C. (131287), The Royal Sussex Regiment (Cranbrook).

    London Gazette : 21 May 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37570/supplement/2390/data.pdf
    R. Sussex R.
    War Subs. Lt.-Col. V. H. JAQUES, O.B.E., M.C. (131287) relinquishes his commn., 20th May 1946, and is granted the hon. rank of Col.

    London Gazette : 13 June 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37598/supplement/2786/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:—
    To be Additional Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
    Colonel Victor Henry JAQUES, O.B.E., M.C., Attached to the Staff of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia.

    London Gazette : 7 November 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37780/supplement/5466/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services while engaged in Special Operations in South East Asia:—
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Colonel (acting) Victor Henry JAQUES, C.B.E., M.C. (131287), The Royal Sussex Regiment.
     
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