224216 Lieutenant-General David William SCOTT-BARRETT, KBE, MC, Scots Guards

Personal Number: 224216
Rank: Lieutenant-General
Name: Sir David William SCOTT-BARRETT, KBE, MC
Unit: Scots Guards

London Gazette : 6 February 1942
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FOOT GUARDS.
The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts. 17th Jan. 1942: —
S. G'ds.
David William SCOTT BARRETT (224216).

London Gazette : 24 May 1945
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe: —
The Military Cross.
Lieutenant David William SCOTT-BARRETT (224216), Scots Guards (Kingswood).

London Gazette : 1 January 1946
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S. G'ds.
The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts., 2nd Jan. 1946, with seniority as shown:—
War Subs. Lt. David William SCOTT-BARRETT, M.C. (224216) from emerg. commn., 16th June 1945.

London Gazette: 1 January 1958
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The QUEEN 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 Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order :—
Major David William SCOTT-BARRETT, M.C. (224216), Scots Guards.

London Gazette : 13 July 1962
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REGULAR ARMY
ANNUAL BREVETS
The undermentioned Majs. to be Brevet Lt.-Cols., 1st July 1962:
D. W. SCOTT-BARRETT, M.B.E., M.C. (224216) S.G.

London Gazette : 7 February 1967
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
REGULAR ARMY
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols, on the dates shown:
D. W. SCOTT-BARRETT, M.B.E., M.C. (224216) from S.G., 1st Jan. 1967, with seniority 1st July 1966.

London Gazette : 2 January 1968
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PROMOTIONS REGULAR ARMY
COMMANDS AND STAFF
The undermentioned Cols, and Lt.-Cols. to be Brigs., 31st Dec. 1967, with seniority 30th Jun. 1967:
D. W. SCOTT-BARRETT, M.B.E., M.C. (224216) late Ft. Gds.

London Gazette : 19 June 1973
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. D. W. SCOTT-BARRETT, M.B.E., M.C. (224216) late Ft. Gdis., relinquishes the appointment of General Officer Commanding, Eastern! District, 15th Jun. 1973.

London Gazette : 1 January 1976
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THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY DEPARTMENT)
K.B.E.
To be an Ordinary Knight Commander of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order :
Major-General David William SCOTT-BARRETT, M.B.E., M.C. (224216), late Foot Guards.

London Gazette : 23 January 1979
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Lt.-Gen. Sir David SCOTT-BARRETT, K.B.E., M.C. (224216) late S.G., relinquishes the appointment of General Officer Commanding SCOTLAND 20th Jan. 1979.

 

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Name Scott-Barrett, David William
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: P/224216
Regiment: 3 Tank Battalion Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Military Cross
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 24 May 1945
Date 1945
Catalogue reference WO 373/53


6th Guards Armoured Brigade, 30 Corps
P/224216 War Substantive Lieutenant David William SCOTT-BARRETT, 3rd Tank Battalion SCOTS GUARDS

During Phase I of Operation "VERITABLE" on 8 February 1945 Lieutenant SCOTT-BARRETT was in command of the leading troop of tanks in support of 10th Battalion HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY. When passing through the second minefield his tank was blown up and disabled. Lieutenant SCOTT-BARRETT immediately got out; ran through the minefield which was also Anti-Personnel and had already killed several infantry and took over his troop Corporal's tank with which he continued the action, until when approaching KRANENBURG his tank with many others got bogged. Seeing that one tank was still going, he led it forward on foot over the bridge which he knew was prepared for blowing and then acted as Liaison Officer between it and the infantry, an action at a very critical moment, since the tank was able to give great assistance to the infantry in dealing with Machine Gun nests and snipers, and it is doubtful whether without it KRANENBURG could have been captured before dark.

This Officer's determination not to allow the co-operation and support for the infantry to fail under any circumstances is worthy of the highest praise and undoubtedly materially influence the outcome of the battle.

15 February 1945
Granted an Immediate Military Cross

 

6TH GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION ; INVESTITURE
Original wartime caption: Captain D.W.Scott-Barrett 3 Tk.Scots Guards receives the M.C. from the C-in-C.
Creator: No. 5 Army Film and Photo Section, Army Film and Photographic Unit (Photographer), Sergeant Morris (Undefined)
Production date: 1945-06-12
Catalogue number: BU 7830