19114 Richard Beale Rous COLVIN, DSO, MiD, Grenadier Guards

Personal Number: 19114
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Richard Beale Rous COLVIN, DSO, MiD
Unit: Grenadier Guards


London Gazette : 26 November 1929
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FOOT GUARDS.
Gren. G'ds.—Lt. R. B. R. Colvin is restd. to the estabt. 7th Nov. 1929.

London Gazette : 25 April 1930
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FOOT GUARDS.
Gren. G'ds—
The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 23rd Apr. 1930: —
R. B. R. Colvin.

London Gazette : 21 November 1933
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TERRITORIAL ARMY.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY.
Infantry Bn.—
Capt. R. B. R. Colvin, Gren. G'ds., vacates the appt. of Adjt. 31st Oct. 1933.

London Gazette : 22 May 1936
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TERRITORIAL ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Capt. R. B. R. Colvin, Gren. G'ds., to be Bde. Maj. 167th (1st Lond.) (now 1st (Lond.)) Inf. Bde., and to retain the appt. of Regtl. Adjt., Gren. G'ds. 1st Apr. 1935

London Gazette : 10 November 1937
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CEREMONIAL OF THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES
Adjutant in Brigade Waiting: Captain R. B. R. Colvin, Grenadier Guards.

London Gazette : 18 February 1938
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FOOT GUARDS.
Gren. G'ds.—
Capt. H. R. H. Davies to be Regtl. Adjt. vice Maj. R. B. R. Colvin. 17th Feb. 1938.

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.
Major R. B. R. COLVIN.

London Gazette : 4 September 1942
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Commission Signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Essex.
Major (acting Brigadier) Richard Beale Rous Colvin, Monkhams Hall, Waltham Abbey, Essex, to be a Deputy Lieutenant.—Dated 28th August 1942.

London Gazette : 20 July 1944
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Bngader (acting) Richard Beale Rous Colvin (19114), Grenadier Guards (Marlow)..

London Gazette : 8 December 1944
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FOOT GUARDS.
Gren. G'ds.
Maj. (War Subs. Lt.-Col.) R. B. R. Colvin, D.S.O. (19114), to be Lt.-Col., 22nd Aug. 1944.

London Gazette : 29 August 1947
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FOOT GUARDS.
Gren. G'ds.
Lt.-Col. R. B. R. COLVIN, D.S.O. (19114), on completion of period of service in command, remains on full pay (supern.), 22nd Aug. 1947.

London Gazette : 29 April 1949
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FOOT GUARDS.
Gren. G'ds.
Lt.-Col. R. B. R. COLVIN, D.S.O. (19114) retires on ret. pay, 30th Apr. 1949, and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.

 

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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Colvin, Richard Beale Rous
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 19114
Regiment: Headquaters 201 Guards Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 20 July 1944
Date 1944
Catalogue reference WO 373/6


201st Guards Brigade, 5th Division, 10 Corps
19114 Lieutenant-Colonel, Acting Brigadier Richard Beale Rous COLVIN, H.Q. 201st Guard Brigade, GRENADIER GUARDS

On 21st January Brigadier COLVIN led his Brigade into action in the TRIMONSUOLI area, the clearing and retention of which was vital to the establishment of a firm bridgehead across the River GARIGLIANO.

German resistance was both stubborn and active, and the nature of the ground is such that the functions of reconnaissance, contol and command were difficult and hazardous; the enemy possessed good and close observation from several directions, over almost the entire area.

201st GUARDS BRIGADE seized the initial objectives allotted to them, held them till 29th January and then carried out a further and most successful attack to deepen the positions. The fresh objectives thus taken were held, despite further fierce counter-attacks, till 3rd February, when the Brigade were relieved. During the whole period under review enemy shelling and mortaring in this area was persistent and accurate.

Much of the credit for these achievements is due to the energy, drive and personal courage of Brigadier COLVIN.

By his apparent disregard of difficulties and dangers he set a magnificent example to all ranks, and I can personally vouch for his gallantry and imperturbability. His conduct and bearing throughout this operation were admirable and were an inspiration to all under his command.

Signed Major-General, Commanding 5th Division

Granted an Immediate D.S.O.

 

The Tatler 14th March 1928