36921 Brigadier Claud Andrew MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, DSO & Bar, MiD, 1 Irish Guards

Personal Number: 36921
Rank: Brigadier
Name: Claud Andrew MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, DSO & Bar, MiD
Unit: Irish Guards


London Gazette : 29 January 1926
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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
SUPPLEMENTARY LIST.
FOOT GUARDS.
/. G'ds.—
2nd Lt. (on probation) C. A. Montagu-Douglas-Scott, is confirmed in his appt. 30th Jan. 1926.

London Gazette : 12 December 1927
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SUPPLEMENTARY LIST.
I. G'ds.—
2nd Lt. C. A. Montagu-Douglas- Scott resigns his commn. 13th Aug. 1927.

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 Norway.
IRISH GUARDS
MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, Lieut. C. A.

London Gazette : 8 July 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Claude Andrew Montagu-Douglas-Scott (31921), Irish Guards (Res. of Off.) (London, N.W.1).

London Gazette : 25 June 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to sanction the following promotions in, and appoint- ments to. the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
As Officers (Brothers).
Lieut.-Colonel Claud Andrew Montagu-Douglas-Scott

London Gazette : 21 December 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: —
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) (acting Brigadier) Claude Andrew Montagu-Douglas-Scott,. D.S.O. (31921), Irish Guards (London, W.2).

London Gazette : 23 July 1948
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The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decora- tions 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
Bronze Star
Brigadier (temporary) Claude Andrew MONTAGUE- DOUGLAS-SCOTT, DSO (3,1921), Irish Guards

London Gazette : 2 October 1956
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I.G.
REGULAR ARMY .RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
Maj. C. A. MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, D.S.O. (31921), having exceeded the age limit of liability to recall, relinquishes his commn., 3rd Oct. 1956, and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.

 

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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Name Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Claud Andrew
Rank: Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 36921
Regiment: 1 Battalion Irish Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 08 July 1943
Date 1943
Catalogue reference WO 373/1

24th Guards Brigade, 1st Division, 5 Corps
36921 Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, War Substantive Major Claud Andrew MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS.

In the attacks carried out by this Brigade starting on 23rd and 27th April 1943 and ending in the attack and consolidation of the footing gained on DJEBEL BOU AOUKAZ the performance put up by the 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS was little short of stupendous.

It was only by sheer determination and a tremendous spirit within the Battalion that the ground gained was not lost on at least four occasions. The personal courage and coolness of the Commanding Officer was undoubtedly the main reason for the magnificent performance put up by the Battalion.

By sheer personality, by dint of making rapid appreciations and by controlling his Battalion in action for nearly three days without rest, he held the whole Battalion together and confounded the enemy.

[Typed addition] WIth indomitable courage and fortitude this officer commanded his battalion, which fought with gallantry which can seldom if ever be equalled. His coolness in action inspired all ranks. He refused to accept defeat and by sheer personality inspired his unit to victory against heavy odds.

Granted an Immediate D.S.O.

 

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Image: IWM (NA 6094)
Original wartime caption: With Sgt. Kenneally on his right, General Alexander takes up his position for the March Past of the Battalion.


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Image: IWM (NA 6095)
Original wartime caption: General Alexander taking the salute at the march past, nearest the camera is Sgt. Kenneally.


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Image: IWM (NA 3703)
Original wartime caption: His Majesty chatting to an Officer of the Irish Guards.

 

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Name Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Claud Andrew
Rank: Major
Service No: 31921
Regiment: 1 Battalion Irish Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 21 December 1944
Date 1944-1945
Catalogue reference WO 373/9

24th Guards Brigade, 1st British Division, 6 American Corps
31921 War Substantive Major, Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel Claud Andrew MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, D.S.O., 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS

Lieutenant-Colonel C.A. MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT commanded 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS throughout its employment in the ANZIO Beach-head. The Battalion was in close contact with the enemy throughout the period 22nd January to 10th February 1944, and again 16th to 27th February, during which fighting it lost, killed, wounded and missing, 32 Officers and 714 Other Ranks.

It was common knowledge that the fighting quality and high morale of this IRISH GUARDS Battalion was almost entirely due to its Commanding Officer.

Lieutenant-Colonel SCOTT's powers of leadership and cheerful determination to overcome all difficulties were at all times remarkable, whilst his personal bravery, indifference to danger and inexhaustible energy became bywords both in his Battalion and throughout the Brigade.

In my opinion the utter confidence and personal devotion inspired by Lieutenant-Colonel SCOTT were responsible for the magnificent way in which the Battalion fought, whenever called upon and in spite of heavy casualties.

Signed A.F.L. CLIVE, Brigadier Commanding 24th Guards Brigade

 

Army Number:
Rank: Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Name: Claude Andrew MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT
Unit: 1 Irish Guards
Theatre: Italy
Missing Personnel file: 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS - Italy, Missing Personnel file
TNA Reference: WO 361/784

 

See also:

• Biography of Brigadier Claud Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott (1906 – 1971), Great Britain
  
• Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott - Wikipedia
• Person Page, uncle of Person Page

 

Campaign Stars & Medals : 5:2*

• 1939-45 Star
• Africa Star, *with 1st Army Clasp
• Italy Star
• Defence Medal
• War Medal 1939-45
• * Mention in Despatches

Address given at time of application (1948):
Shroner Wood, Martyr Worthy, Near Winchester, Hants