41098 Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, CB, CBE, DSO, 3 Scots Guards

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    Personal Number: 41098
    Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
    Name: Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, DSO
    Unit: Scots Guards


    London Gazette : 1 February 1929
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33462/page/771/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 31st Jan. 1929:—
    FOOT GUARDS
    S. G'ds.—
    Claude Ian Hurley Dunbar.

    London Gazette : 5 August 1938
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34538/supplement/5031/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 1st Aug. 1938.
    FOOT GUARDS.
    S. G'ds.
    C. I. H. Dunbar.

    London Gazette : 10 May 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37072/supplement/2451/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe: —
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR (41098), Scots Guards (Avemore).


    London Gazette : 1 February 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37451/supplement/754/data.pdf
    S. G'ds.
    The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs., 31st Jan. 1946: —
    (War Subs. Maj.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098).

    London Gazette : 1 July 1947
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38001/supplement/2991/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    S. G'ds.
    Maj. C. I. H. DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098) to be Lt.-Col., 31st Dec. 1946.

    London Gazette : 16 January 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38178/supplement/401/data.pdf
    The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned personnel in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies:—
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
    Silver Star Medal.
    Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098), Scots Guards.

    London Gazette : 24 October 1950
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39048/supplement/5291/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotion in, and appoint- ments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st January, 1950 to 30th June, 1950:—
    (To be dated 18th September, 1950.)
    To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
    Brigadier (temporary) Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098)Scots Guards.

    London Gazette : 2 February 1951
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39137/supplement/593/data.pdf
    The undermentioned to be Cols., 31st Dec. 1950: —
    Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, D.S.O. (41098), from S. G'ds.

    London Gazette : 4 January 1957
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40968/supplement/144/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Offrs. to be Supernumerary to Establishment, 31st Dec. 1956:—
    Col. (Temp. Brig.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B.E., D.S.O. (41098), late Ft. Gds.

    London Gazette : 30 July 1957
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41137/supplement/4491/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cols, to be Brigs, on the dates shown:—
    (T/Brig.) C. I. H. DUNBAR, C. B. E. , D.S O. (41098), late Ft. Gds., 11th Jan. 1957.

    London Gazette : 21 July 1959
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41769/supplement/4615/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Brigs, to be Maj.-Gens., on the dates shown:
    C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B.E., D.S.O. (41098), late Ft. Gds., 1st June 1959.

    London Gazette : 10 June 1961
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42370/supplement/4145/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:
    To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order :
    Major-General Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, C.B.E., D/S.O. (41098), late Foot Guards.

    London Gazette : 1 May 1962
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42661/supplement/3503/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    Maj.-Gen. C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B., C.B.E., D^S.O. (41098) late Ft. Gds., relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding 42 (Lancashire) Division (TA.) North-West District, remaining on full pay, 30th Apr. 1962.

    London Gazette : 4 May 1962
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42664/supplement/3579/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    Maj.-Gen. C. I. H. DUNBAR, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. i(4>1098), late Ft. Gds., is appointed General Officer Commanding Berlin (British Sector), 4th May 1962.

    London Gazette : 21 December 1962
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42863/supplement/9975/data.pdf
    COMMANDS AND STAFF
    Maj-Gen C. I. H. DUNBAR, CB, CBE, DSO (41098) late Ft Gds relinquishes his appointment as General Officer Commanding Berlin (British Sector) 7th Dec 1962, remaining on full pay.

    London Gazette : 24 September 1965
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43773/page/8974/data.pdf
    DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS COMMISSIONS
    Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Inverness
    Major General Claude Ian Hurley Dunbar, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., of Kincardine House, Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire.
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Reference: WO 373/186/1088
    Name Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley
    Rank: Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
    Service No: 41098
    Regiment: 3 Tank Battalion Scots Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: France
    Award: Croix de Guerre (with Palm)
    Date: 1944
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    Recommendation for Award for Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley Rank: Major Service... | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 373/53/737
    Name Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley
    Rank: Major
    Service No: 41098
    Regiment: Scots Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
    Award: Distinguished Service Order
    Date of announcement in London Gazette: 10 May 1945


    6th Guards Armoured Brigade, 30 Corps
    41098 Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel Claude Ian Hurley DUNBAR, 3rd Tank Battalion SCOTS GUARDS

    Lieutenant Colonel Claude DUNBAR has commanded 3rd Tank Battalion SCOTS GUARDS with great success since that unit's arrival in this theatre in July 1944. But at no time have his soldierly qualities and his ability as a leader been so conspicuous as during the present Operation ""VERITABLE"".

    On 15th February, 1945, his battalion was placed at short notice under command of 7th CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE for an operation at LUISENDORF (9648) the following day. Such was his energy and organising ability that he was able to make adequate liaison with all battalions of that Brigade and its affiliated Field Regiment in the few hours available before the attack was scheduled to be launched.

    As a result, on 16th February the attack was completely successful, the infantry being preceded to their objectives by the tanks which dominated the ground until the infantry arrived to take over. Throughout the operation Lieutenant Colonel DUNBAR commanded his battalion with the greatest skill and coolness under very heavy and accurate shell and mortar fire, in the course of which his Adjutant was wounded. He also sent constant reports of the utmost value to HQ of the Infantry Brigade, giving them an up-to-the-minute picture of the progress of the battle.

    As darkness fell the CANADIANS were firmly established on their objectives and Colonel DUNBAR arranged for adequate close support of the infantry with his tanks during the night.

    Throughout the operation this officer again demonstrated his complete mastery of the battlefield. His handling of his own troops and sound advice to higher authority undoubtedly were responsible for the complete success of the operation and the capture of many prisoners.

    20 February 1945
    Granted an Immediate Distinguished Service Order

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    6TH GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION ; INVESTITURE
    "Original wartime caption: Lieutenant Colonel C.I.H.Dunbar 3rd Tk.Scots Guards receives the D.S.O. from the C-in-C."
    Creator: No. 5 Army Film and Photo Section, Army Film and Photographic Unit (Photographer), Seregant Morris (Undefined)
    Production date: 1945-06-12
    Catalogue number: BU 7822
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Reference: WO 373/148/388
    Name Dunbar, Claude I H
    Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
    Regiment: Battalion Commanding Officer, Scots Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
    Award: Silver Star Medal
    Date of announcement in London Gazette: 16 January 1948
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Reference: WO 373/129/27
    Name Dunbar, Claude Ian Hurley
    Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
    Service No: 41098
    Regiment: Scots Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Malaya
    Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
    Date: 1948-1960
     
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