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42668 Major Sir Derrick Wellesley GUNSTON, Bt., MC, MP, Irish Guards

Discussion in 'The Brigade of Guards' started by dbf, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. dbf

    dbf Member

    Personal Number: 42668
    Rank: Major
    Name: Sir Derrick Wellesley GUNSTON, Bt., MC
    Unit: Irish Guards

    London Gazette: 1 January 1918
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30450/supplement/37/data.pdf
    His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned re- wards for distinguished service in the Field.
    Dated 1stJan.1918—
    Awarded the Military Cross.
    Lt (A./Capt) Derrick Wellesley Gunston, Ir. Gds

    London Gazette : 25 November 1924
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32996/page/8527/data.pdf
    Members of Parliament, General Election, 1924 : —
    Thornbury Division.
    Captain Derrick Wellesley Gunston.

    London Gazette : 29 August 1939
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34660/page/5926/data.pdf
    7th Bn. Gloster R.—
    Capt. Sir Derrick Wellesley GUNSTON, Bt., M.C., M.P., Res. of Off., to be Capt. 24th July 1939.

    London Gazette : 17 September 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37725/supplement/4624/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    I. G'ds.
    Capt. Sir Derrick W. GUNSTON, Bt., M.C. (42668), having exceeded the age limit of liability to recall, relinquishes his commn., 17th Sept. 1946, and is granted the hon. rank of Maj.
     
    Last edited: May 14, 2025
  2. dbf

    dbf Member

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