15307 Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, KG, GCB, GCMG, KBE, DSO, MiD, Royal Irish Fus

Personal Number: 15307
Rank: Field Marshal
Name: Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, KG, GCB, GCMG, KBE, DSO, MiD
Unit: Royal Irish Fusiliers


London Gazette : 15 August 1916
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29708/page/8029/data.pdf
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 16th Aug. 1916:—
REGULAR FORCES.
R. Irish Fus.—
Gerald Walter Robert Templer

London Gazette : 6 November 1936
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34338/page/7123/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards for gallant and distinguished services rendered in connection with the emergency operations in Palestine during the period 15th April to 14th September, 1936:—
The Distinguished Service Order.
Captain and Brevet Major Gerald Walter Robert Templer, 1st Battalion The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).

London Gazette : 20 November 1936
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34342/page/7493/data.pdf
Loyal R.—
Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. R. Templer, D.S.O., is secd, for serv. on the Staff. 2nd Nov. 1936.

London Gazette : 1 July 1938
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34527/page/4244/data.pdf
HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
The undermentioned promotions are made 1st July 1938:—
Majs. to be Bt. Lt.-Cols.
Capt. & Bt. Maj. G. W. R. Templer, D.S.O., R. Ir. Fus.

London Gazette : 5 August 1938
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5026/data.pdf
The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs.
1st Aug. 1938:—
R. Ir. Fus.
Bt. Lt.-Col. G. W. R. Templer, D.S.O.

London Gazette : 28 November 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35360/supplement/6826/data.pdf
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. and Bt. Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:—
(War Subs. Lt.-Col.) (temp. Brig.) G. W. R. Templer, D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), from R. Ir. Fus., 6th Oct. 1941, with seniority 1st July 1941.

London Gazette : 24 April 1942
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35533/supplement/1799/data.pdf
The undermentioned Cols. (temp. Brigs.), are granted the actg. rank of Maj.-Gen.:—
G. VV. R. Templer, D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307). 10th Apr. 1942.

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3917/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:—
Major-General (temporary) Gerald Walter Robert Templer, D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), late The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's).

London Gazette : 1 May 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37056/supplement/2282/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Maj.-Gens.:—
Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) G. W . R. TEMPLER, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), 17th Apr. 1945, with seniority, 30th May, 1944.

London Gazette : 8 November 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5434/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe: —
Commands and Staff.
Maj.-Gen. (temp.) G. W. R. TEMPLER, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), late R. Ir. Fus.

London Gazette : 13 June 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37598/supplement/2760/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George:—
To be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Distinguished Order:—
Major-General Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, C.B., O.B.E., D.S.O., Deputy Chief of Staff, British Element, Control Commission for Germany.

London Gazette : 17 October 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37761/supplement/5137/data.pdf
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 Commander.
Major-General Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), late Royal Irish Fusiliers.

London Gazette : 17 October 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37761/supplement/5140/data.pdf
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 His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT OF BELGIUM.
Commander of the Order of the Crown with Palm.
Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm.
Major-General Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, C.B.. D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), late The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's).

London Gazette : 17 October 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37761/supplement/5143/data.pdf
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 HER MAJESTY THE: QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS.
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau: with Swords.
Major-General Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), late The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's)

London Gazette : 6 April 1948
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38253/supplement/2197/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY
Maj -Gen (temp Lt -Gen ) G W R CB, CMC, DSO, QBE, Col R Ir Fus (15307), late Inf to be Lt -Gen , 5th Apr 1948, with seniority, 1st Aug 1946

London Gazette : 1 January 1949
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38493/supplement/6/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:—
To. be Ordinary Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Lieutenant-General Gerald. Walter Robert TEMPLER, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., O.B.E. (15307), late Infantry.

London Gazette : 14 March 1950
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38860/supplement/1267/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Lt.-Gen. Sir Gerald W. R. TEMPLER, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (15307), late Inf., from Vice Chief of the Imperial General Staff is appointed General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, 18th Feb. 1950.

London Gazette : 1 August 1950
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38980/supplement/3939/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
Lt.-Gen. Sir Gerald W. R. TEMPLER, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (15307), late Inf., Col. R. Ir. Fus. to be Gen., 4th June 1950.

London Gazette : 7 June 1951
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39243/supplement/3063/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 Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
General Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (15307), late Infantry, Colonel, The Royal Irish Fusiliers.

London Gazette : 14 September 1951
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39332/supplement/4811/data.pdf
General Sir Gerald W. R. TEMPLER, K.C.B., K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O. (15307), late Inf., G.O.C.- in-C., Eastern Command, Colonel The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's), is appointed Aide-de-Camp General to The KING, 30th August, 1951, vice General Sir Neil M. RITCHIE, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (9334), ret'd.

London Gazette : 25 January 1952
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39448/page/513/data.pdf
The KING has been pleased to appoint Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, K.C.B., K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O., to be High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya.

London Gazette : 27 June 1952
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39584/page/3520/data.pdf
THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM.
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
As Knights.
H.E. General Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, K.C.B., K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O.

London Gazette : 1 June 1953
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39863/supplement/2945/data.pdf
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of Her Majesty's Coronation, to give directions for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George: —
To be an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, of the said Most Distinguished Order:—
General Sir Gerald W alter Robert TEMPLER, K.C.B., K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O., A.D.C., High Commissioner, Federation of Malaya.

London Gazette : 9 June 1955
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40497/supplement/3259/data.pdf
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:—
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knights Grand Cross, of the said Most Honourable Order :—
General Sir George W atkin Eben James ERSKINE, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. (15806), late Infantry.

London Gazette : 4 October 1955
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40598/supplement/5555/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Gen. Sir Gerald W. R. TEMPLER, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O. (15307), late Inf., is appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff, The War Office, 29th Sept. 1955.

London Gazette : 25 May 1956
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40785/supplement/3032/data.pdf
G.R.
REGULAR ARMY.
Gen. Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O. (15307), C.I.G.S.. Col. R. Ir. P., Federation Regt. (Malaya), is appointed Col. 7th Gurkha Rifles, 25th May 1956, vice His Excellency P.M. Sir William Joseph SLIM, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. (8709). Governor-General of Australia, resigned

London Gazette : 27 November 1956
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40935/supplement/6715/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve of the promotion to the rank of Field Marshal of General Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O., Chief of the Imperial General Staff; Colonel, The Royal Irish Fusiliers; Colonel, 7th Gurkha Rifles; Colonel, The Federation Regiment (Malaya), 27th November, 1956.

London Gazette : 12 February 1957
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41000/page/979/data.pdf
The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal bearing date the 18th day of January, 1957, to appoint:—
Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer. G.C.B., G.CM.G., K.B.E., D.S.O.,
to be Her Majesty's Army Council.

London Gazette : 21 January 1958
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41291/page/479/data.pdf
The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal bearing date the 7th day of January, 1958, to appoint:—
Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, G.C.B., G.C.M G., K.B.E., D.S.O.,
to be Her Majesty's Army Council.

London Gazette : 30 September 1958
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41508/supplement/5954/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF
Field-Marshal Sir Gerald W. R. TEMPLER, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O., (15307)
late Inf., relinquishes his appointment as Chief of The Imperial General Staff, 29th Sept. 1958.

London Gazette : 17 September 1963
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43108/page/7677/data.pdf
CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to appoint Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O., to be a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. (To be dated 16th September 1963.)

London Gazette : 6 August 1965
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43731/page/7448/data.pdf
CROWN OFFICE
The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm to grant unto Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O., the Office and Place of Constable of Her Majesty's Tower of London, in the room of Field Marshal the Right Honourable Harold Rupert Leofric George Earl Alexander of Tunis, K.G., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M.G., C.S.I., D.S.O., M.C., who has retired on the completion of his term of office. The appointment took effect from the 1st August 1965.

London Gazette : 3 January 1967
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44219/page/88/data.pdf
CROWN OFFICE
The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 28th day of December 1966, to appoint Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O., to be Her Majesty's Lieutenant of and in Greater London, in the room of Field Marshal The Right Honourable Harold Rupert Leofric George Earl Alexander of Tunis, K.G., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M.G., C.S.I., D.S.O., M.C., who has retired.

London Gazette : 4 August 1970
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/45163/page/8587/data.pdf
CROWN OFFICE
The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm to grant unto Field Marshal Sir Richard Amyatt Hull, G.C.B., D.S.O., the Office and Place of Constable of Her Majesty's Tower of London, in the room of Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O., who has retired on the completion of his term of Office. The appointment takes effect from the 1st August 1970.

 

Recommendation for Award for Templer, G W R Rank: Lieutenant Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/75/519
Name Templer, G W R
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Regiment: Ulster Rifles
Theatre of Combat or Operation: British Expeditionary Force 1939-40
Award: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 11 July 1940

 

Recommendation for Award for Templer, Gerald Walter Robert Rank: Major General ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/203
Name Templer, Gerald Walter Robert
Rank: Major General
Service No: 15307
Regiment: Head Quarters
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Commander of the British Empire [Companion, Order of the Bath]
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 24 August 1944

 

Recommendation for Award for Templer, Gerald Walter Robert Rank: Major General ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/144/107
Name Templer, Gerald Walter Robert
Rank: Major General
Service No: 14307
Regiment: Director of Civil Affairs Headquarters 21 Army Group
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: Netherlands
Award: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Oranje Nassau with Swords
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 November 1945

 

London Gazette : 8 November 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5434/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Templer, G W R Rank: Major General Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/147/247
Name Templer, G W R
Rank: Major General
Regiment: Late Royal Irish Fusiliers, British Army
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 17 October 1946

 

See also:

• Gerald Templer - Wikipedia
  
• Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer KG GCB GCMG KBE DSO | Royal Irish - Virtual Military Gallery
  
• Biography of Field Marshal Gerald Walter Robert Templer (1898 – 1978), Great Britain
  
• Person Page
  
• Life story: Gerald Walter Robert Templer | Lives of the First World War
  
• Medal card of Templer, G W R Corps: Royal Irish Fusiliers Rank: Second... | The National Archives
• Gerald Walter Robert TEMPLER - born 11.09.1898 | The National Archives
  
• Templer, Sir Gerald Walter Robert, (1898-1979), Knight, Knight Field Marshal | The National Archives
• Field-Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer...
• Templer, Tiger of Malaya. The Life of Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer ; John Cloake
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From my notes:
Anzio: "The Saint"
12th to 29th February 1944
The 67th Field Regiment now came under 56 Division recently arrived to take over the sea flank of the British Sector.
The Regiment under direct support of the 67th was the 36th Regiment of Combat Engineers (US) who had relieved the Loyal’s ten days previously.
Whilst they were not infantry they had experience of this before, having been called upon to defend the landing at Salerno, when the Germans almost drove the Americans into the sea. Fortunately the men got along fine, the Americans were keen and learned much about Infantry work from the British and to trust in their methods of close artillery support.

The American 36th Combat Engineers went on the offensive on 25th Feb
Their OC Colonel Stanley was a great admirer of General Templer (nicknamed “The Saint”).
A cool brave soldier, he wandered about the lines on his own at night.
General Templar wanted prisoners from the coast front telling him stories of successful British patrols.
A plan was then hatched for a fighting patrol to attack enemy machine gun posts that had appeared on their side of the river.
The attack went in at 0200 it was not a success with two officers and several GI’s wounded.
Their morale was lowered but while they didn't want to admit it, they were not trained as infantry and hoped to do better next time.

March 2nd The local patrols having failed, a group of British Commando’s were brought in by General Templer for patrols in the coastal sector. These were real film type Commandos (from 40 Commando Royal Marines) in cap comforters, sweaters and gym shoes. They raided a house 1500yds inside enemy lines, shot up some Bosche and brought back an anti tank gunner who had been deployed waiting for his gun since 16th Feb.

March 3rd the third battalion of the Engineers sent out a “must succeed” patrol to bring back a prisoner dead or alive. Returned empty handed but an American gunner who had been taken prisoner earlier in the campaign walked straight through the German and our lines without being challenged. He said he didn't think much was going on the other side of the Moletta, the only thing he had seen were some officers dining in a house which was unfortunately out of range.

14th March 1944 56 Div were relieved by 5 Div.
General Templer left Anzio much to the regret of Col Stanley but not to his men.
At last the Engineers took a prisoner, a Parachute Engineer Officer complete with maps and plans,
who had lost his way while in command of a unit preparing defences across the river.
They also captured a deserter. Active Patrolling is discontinued.

 

This also covers the specifics of his time in Malaya.



Interesting footnote to his post-war career from there:



Source:
Templer and the Road to Malayan Independence

 

More nuance here:



Source:
The British Army of the Rhine

 

I see the Adenauer matter does not appear on Wikipedia, so an amendment will be made citing the two sources given here. Well done Charley. Updated Wiki 19/3/2023.