180247 Captain Douglas John BEECH, MC*, MiD, 1/4 Essex Regiment

Personal Number: 180247
Rank: Captain
Name: Douglas John BEECH, MC*, MiD
Unit: Essex Regiment


London Gazette : 15 April 1941
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INFANTRY.
The undermentioned Cadets, from 163rd, 167th & 168th O.C.T.U's., to be 2nd Lts., except as otherwise stated, 29th Mar. 1941: —
Essex R.
Douglas John BEECH (180247).

London Gazette : 28 January 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
The Military Cross.
Lieutenant Douglas John Beech (180247), The Essex Regiment (Clacton-on-Sea).

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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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 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
Essex R.
Lt. D. J. Beech, M.C. (180247).

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following immediate award's in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
Bar to the Military Cross.
Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Douglas John Beech, M.C. (180247), The Essex Regiment (Clacton-on- Sea).

 

Recommendation for Award for Beech, Douglas John Rank: Lieutenant Service... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/23/321
Name Beech, Douglas John
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 180247
Regiment: 1/4 Battalion The Essex Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 28 January 1943

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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Recommendation for Award for Beech, Douglas John Rank: Temporary Captain ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/7/165
Name Beech, Douglas John
Rank: Temporary Captain
Service No: 180247
Regiment: 1/4 Battalion The Essex Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Bar to Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 24 August 1944