13820 Major-General George Neville WOOD, CB, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD, Dorsetshire Regiment

Personal Number: 13820
Rank: Major-General
Name: George Neville WOOD, CBE, DSO, MC, MiD
Unit: Dorsetshire Regiment


London Gazette : 11 January 1921
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards, on the
recommendation of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, for distinguished service in the Field with the British Army of the Black Sea:—
Awarded the Military Cross.
Lt. (A./Capt.) George Neville Wood, O.B.E , Dorset R.

London Gazette : 1 March 1932
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REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.:—
Capt. G. N. Wood, O.B.E., M.C., Dorset R., G.S.O., 3rd Grade, Aldershot Comd. 25th Feb. 1932.

London Gazette : 10 May 1935
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The undermentioned appts. have been made in India:—
Bde. Maj.—Maj. G. N. Wood, O.B.E., M.C., Dorset R., 28th Mar. 1935.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
1st Aug. 1938:—
Dorset R.
Bt. Maj. G. N. Wood, O.B.E., M.C.

London Gazette : 18 October 1938
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Oxford Univ. Contgt., Sen. Div.—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. N. Wood, O.B.E., M.C., Dorset R., to comd. the Contgt., and to be granted the local rank of Lt.-Col. whilst so empld. 15th Oct. 1938.

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Major-General (acting) George Neville Wood, O.B.E.. M.C. (13820) The Dorsetshire Regiment (Oxford).

London Gazette : 13 September 1945
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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 Burma: —
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: —
Major-General (acting) George Neville WOOD, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (13820), The Dorsetshire Regiment.

London Gazette : 9 May 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 Burma—
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) G. N. WOOD, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13820), late Dorset R.

London Gazette : 6 June 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 of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of
Major-General (temporary) George Neville WOOD, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (13820), late The Dorset- shire Regiment.

London Gazette : 3 December 1946
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Col. (Temp. Maj.-Gen.) G. N. WOOD, C.B.E., D.S.O., MC. (13820), relinquishes the temp, rank of Maj.-Gen., 3rd July 1946.

London Gazette : 14 February 1947
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REGULAR ARMY.
Col. (Temp. Maj.-Gen.) G. N. WOOD, C.B.E., D.S.O., MC. (13820) to be Maj.-Gen., 6th Feb. 1947 with seniority, 1st Nov. 1946.

 

Recommendation for Award for Wood, George Neville Rank: Major, Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/36/172
Name Wood, George Neville
Rank: Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Temporary Brigadier, Acting Major General
Service No: 13820
Regiment: Dorset Regiment 25 Indian Division
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Burma
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 22 March 1945

 

Recommendation for Award for Wood, George Neville Rank: Lieutenant Colonel,... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/80/5
Name Wood, George Neville
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Acting Major General
Service No: 13820
Regiment: Commander 25 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: 13 September 1945

 

London Gazette : 9 May 1946
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Recommendation for Award for Wood, George Neville Rank: Sub Lieutenant Colonel;... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/193
Name Wood, George Neville
Rank: Sub Lieutenant Colonel; Colonel; Temporary Major General
Service No: 13820
Regiment: Late Dorset 25 Indian Division
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Burma
Award: Companion of the Order of the Bath
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 06 June 1946

 

See also:

• George Wood (British Army officer) - Wikipedia
  
• Biography of Major-General George Neville Wood (1898 – 1982), Great Britain
• Private Papers of Major General G N Wood CB CBE DSO MC MA
  
• SURRENDER OF JAPANESE 94TH DIVISION AT SUNGEI PATANI [Allocated Title]
  
• Wood, George Neville (Oral history)