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1956 Brigadier Alexander PRAIN, CBE, MiD*, Royal Engineers

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    Personal Number: 1956
    Rank: Brigadier
    Name: A PRAIN, CBE, MiD*
    Unit: Royal Engineers


    London Gazette : 23 December 1914
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29017/supplement/11027/data.pdf
    REGULAR FORCES.
    INFANTRY.
    The undermentioned Cadets and ex-Cadets of the Officers Training Corps to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 18th December, 1914: —
    Alexander Prain.

    London Gazette : 11 May 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29159/supplement/4543/data.pdf
    The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants relinquish their commissions.
    Dated 12th May, 1915 : —
    Infantry.
    Alexander Prain. (Date 14th April, 1915).

    London Gazette : 26 October 1915
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29340/page/10518/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentleman Cadets, from the Rpyal Military Academy, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 27th October., 1915:—
    CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
    Alexander Prain,

    London Gazette : 17 November 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33996/page/7452/data.pdf
    CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
    Capt. A. Prain to be Maj. 11th Nov. 1933.

    London Gazette : 5 December 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34002/page/7868/data.pdf
    ESTABLISHMENTS.
    The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: —
    Maj. A. Prain, R.E., Asst. Inatr. (Cl. DD), Sch. of Mil. Eng. 22nd Nov. 1933.

    London Gazette : 22 December 1933
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34007/page/8316/data.pdf
    CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
    The promotion of the undermentioned is to be antedated as follows: —
    A. Prain. 2nd Nov. 1933.

    London Gazette : 1 February 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36917/supplement/670/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 North,West Europe:—
    To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Brigadier (temporary) Alexander Prain (1956), late Corps of Royal Engineers.

    London Gazette : 9 August 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/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.
    Brig, (temp.) A. PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late R.E.

    London Gazette : 4 April 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1673/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe:—
    Brig, (temp.) A. PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late R.E.

    London Gazette : 13 January 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38174/supplement/251/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned are retained on the Active List (Supern.), 31st Dec. 1947: —
    Col. A. PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late R.E.

    London Gazette : 16 April 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38261/supplement/2403/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY
    The undermentioned Cols retire on ret. pay, and are granted the hon rank of Brig —
    A PRAIN,CBE (1956) late RE, 17th Apr 1948.

    London Gazette : 14 May 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38288/supplement/2918/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the under-mentioned 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) Alexander PRAIN, C.B.E. (1956), late Corps of Royal Engineers.
     
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