34595 Lieutenant-Colonel James Robert BIRCH, DSO, MiD, 6 Cheshire Regiment

Personal Number: 34595
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Name: James Robert BIRCH, DSO, MiD
Unit: Cheshire Regiment


London Gazette : 5 February 1926
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REGULAR FORCES.
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 4th Feb. 1926:—
Cheshire R.—
James Robert Birch.

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
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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 Italy : —
Cheshire R.
Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) J. R.. Birch (34595).

London Gazette : 28 June 1945
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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.
Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) James Robert BIRCH (34595), The Cheshire Regiment (Denbigh).

London Gazette : 14 July 1961
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42410/supplement/5169/data.pdf
MERCIAN BRIGADE
Cheshire
REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Lt.-Col. J. R. BIRCH, D.S.O. (34595) having exceeded the age limit, ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 15th July 1961.

 

London Gazette : 24 August 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3926/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3932/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Birch, James Robert Rank: Major, Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/12/42
Name Birch, James Robert
Rank: Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 34595
Regiment: 6 Cheshire Machine Gun
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 28 June 1945