13838 Brigadier Bernard HOWLETT, DSO*, MiD*, QORWK Cdg. 36th Inf. Bde.: 29/111943

Personal Number: 13838
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Bernard HOWLETT, DSO*, MiD*
Unit: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment


London Gazette : 23 April 1918
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 24th Apr. 1918:
R. W. Kent R.—
Bernard Howlett.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
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The undermentioned Majs. are secd, 1st Aug. 1938:—
R.W.K.
B. Howlett.

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services in connection with operations in the field. March-June, 1940.
THE QUEEN'S OWN ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT.
Maj. B. HOWLETT.

London Gazette : 18 November 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily:-
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Brigadier (temporary) Bernard Howlett, D.S.O. (13838), The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment (Tonbridge).

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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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 Italy : —
R.W.K.
Brig, (temp.) B. Howlett, D.S.O. (13838).

 

Recommendation for Award for Howlett, Bernard Rank: Major Regiment: 132... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/89/597
Name Howlett, Bernard
Rank: Major
Regiment: 132 Infantry Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: B E F 1939-40
Award: Mention in Despatch
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 20 December 1940

 

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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Recommendation for Award for Howlett, Bernard Rank: Brigadier Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/1/250
Name Howlett, Bernard
Rank: Brigadier
Service No: 13838
Regiment: Headquarters 36 Infantry Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 15 June 1943

 

Recommendation for Award for Howlett, Bernard Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/3/63
Name Howlett, Bernard
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 13838
Regiment: Headquarters 36 Infantry Brigade Royal West Kent Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Sicily
Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 18 November 1943

 

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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Casualty Details | CWGC
BRIGADIER BERNARD HOWLETT
Service Number: 13838
Awards: Distinguished Service Order and Bar
Regiment & Unit/Ship: late 6th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment; Cdg. 36th Inf. Bde.
Date of Death: 29 November 1943
Age 44 years old
Buried or commemorated at SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY
Grave Reference: II. E. 25.
Location: Italy
Additional Info: Son of the Revd. Thomas Edwin Howlett and Gertrude Howlett; husband of Joan Howlett, of Tonbridge, Kent.
Personal Inscription: IN PROUD AND PERFECT MEMORY. "QUE FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT"

 

See also:

• Bernard Howlett - Wikipedia
• Biography of Brigadier Bernard Howlett (1899 – 1943), Great Britain
  
• British Army Officers 1939-1945 -- H

 

Kent & Sussex Courier 17th December 1943