14723 Brigadier Gerrard Francis Hood STAYNER, CB, CBE, MiD*, Leicestershire Regiment

Personal Number: 14723
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Gerrard Francis Hood STAYNER, CB, CBE, MiD
Unit: Leicestershire Regiment


London Gazette : 14 August 1919
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31505/supplement/10343/data.pdf
REQULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts., with effect from 16th July 1919 : —
Leic. R.—
Gerrard Francis Hood Stayner.

London Gazette : 29 December 1933
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34009/page/8445/data.pdf
MEMORANDA.
Lt. (local Capt.) G. F. H. Stayner, Leicester R., is granted the local rank of Maj. whilst empld. as D.A.Q.M.G., Sudan Def. Force. 1st Dec. 1932.

London Gazette : 14 September 1934
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34087/page/5838/data.pdf
Leicester R.—
Lt. G. F. H. Stayner to be Capt., 3rd Aug.1934, and remains secd.

London Gazette : 21 January 1936
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34247/page/459/data.pdf
Leicester B.—
Capt. G. F. H. Stayner is secd, whilst a student at the Staff Coll. 21st Jan. 1936.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5022/data.pdf
The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs. 1st Aug. 1938:—
Leicester R.
G. F. H. Stayner.

London Gazette : 8 August 1939
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34652/page/5479/data.pdf
MEMORANDA.
Maj. G. F. H. Stayner, Leicester R., is granted the local rank of Lt.-Col. whilst empld. 1st July 1939.

London Gazette : 1 April 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned for distinguished services in the Middle East during the period August, 1939, to November, 1940: —
The Leicestershire Regiment.
Stayner, Maj. (actg. Lt.-Col.) G. F. H. (14723) (attd. S.D.F.).

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7328/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 (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during 'the period February, 1941, to July, 1941: —
To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Gerard Francis Hood Stayner (14723), The Leicestershire Regiment.

London Gazette : 30 June 1942
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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 the Middle East during the period July, 1941. to October, 1941:— .
Leicester R.
Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) G. F. H. Stayner, O.B.E. (14723).

London Gazette : 14 October 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36209/supplement/4549/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 Malta: —
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) Gerrard Francis Hood Stayner, O.B.E. (14723), Infantry.

London Gazette : 13 December 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37386/supplement/6055/data.pdf
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 Italy: —
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Brigadier (temporary) Gerrard Francis Hood STAYNER, C.B.E. (14723), The Leicestershire Regiment.

London Gazette : 14 May 1948
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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) Gerrard Francis Hood STAYNER, C.B., C.B.E. (14723), late The Royal Leicestershire Regiment.

London Gazette : 31 March 1950
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38874/supplement/1586/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Cols. (temp. Brigs.) to be Brigs., 1st Feb. 1950:—
G. F. H. STAYNER, C.B., C.B.E. (14723), late Inf.

London Gazette : 10 November 1953
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40009/supplement/5979/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
Brig. G. F. H. STAYNER, C.B., C.B.E. (14723), late Inf. retires on ret. pay, 11th Nov. 1953.

 

London Gazette : 1 April 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35120/supplement/1869/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35120/supplement/1873/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Stayner, Gerrard Francis Hood Rank: Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/79/64
Name Stayner, Gerrard Francis Hood
Rank: Major
Regiment: Leicestershire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (East Africa and Madagascar)
Award: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 30 December 1941

 

London Gazette : 30 June 1942
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35611/supplement/2851/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35611/supplement/2853/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Stayner, Gerrard Francis Hood Rank: Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/78/307
Name Stayner, Gerrard Francis Hood
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 14723
Regiment: Leicestershire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Malta)
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943

 

Recommendation for Award for Stayner, Gerrard Francis Hood Rank: Lieutenant... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/221
Name Stayner, Gerrard Francis Hood
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Temporary Brigadier
Service No: 14723
Regiment: Headquarters Eighth Army's
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Commander of the British Empire [Companion, Order of the Bath]
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 13 December 1945

 

Recommendation for Award for Stayner, G F H Rank: Brigadier Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/148/532
Name Stayner, G F H
Rank: Brigadier
Regiment: Leicestershire Regiment, British Army
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Bronze Star Medal [Legion of Merit]
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 May 1948

 

See also:

• Biography of Brigadier Gerrard Francis Hood Stayner (1900 – 1980), Great Britain
  
• https://www.britishmilitaryhistory....ish-Troops-in-The-Sudan-History-Personnel.pdf
  
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• https://www.britishmilitaryhistory....ites/124/2020/06/8-Army-History-Personnel.pdf
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• Biography - Royal Leicestershire Regiment
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• Private Papers of Brigadier G F H Stayner

 

The Tatler 5th January 1949