4551 Lieutenant-General Sir John Fullerton EVETTS, CB, CBE, MC, MiD*, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

Personal Number: 4551
Rank: Lieutenant-General
Name: Sir John Fullerton EVETTS, CB, CBE, MC, MiD*
Unit: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) ; Royal Ulster Rifles


London Gazette : 19 September 1911
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 20th September, 1911:—
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles),
John Fullerton Evetts.

London Gazette : 18 July 1913
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The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles),
Second Lieutenant John F. Evetts to be Lieutenant. Dated 1st July, 1913.

London Gazette : 26 August 1915
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MOTOR MACHINE GUN SERVICE.
The undermentioned to be temporary Captains : —
Dated 10th August, 1915.
Lieutenant John F. Evetts, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 23 October 1915
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The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains:—
Dated 1st October, 1915.
J. F. Evetts, and to remain seconded.

London Gazette : 19 February 1916
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Motor Machine Gun Service.
The undermentioned to be temporary Majors: —
Dated 9th February, 1916.
Captain John F. Evetts (The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

London Gazette : 29 April 1924
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Cameronians.—
Capt. J. F. Evetts, M.C., is secd, for serv. on the Staff. 1st Apr. 1924.

London Gazette : 22 January 1926
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Cameronians—
Capt. J. F. Evetts, M .C . (secd. Staff), remains secd, for serv. under the Colonial Office. 4th Dec.1925.

London Gazette : 6 May 1932
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. J. F. Evetts, M.C., Cameronians, to be D.A.A.G., War Office. 1st May 1932.

London Gazette : 20 January 1934
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: —
Maj. and Bt. Lt.-Col. J. F. Evetts, M.C., Cameronians (now Lt.-Col., R.U. Rif.), as D.A.A.G., War Office. 3rd Jan. 1934.

London Gazette : 16 October 1936
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COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
Col. J. F. Evetts, M.C., from G.S.O. 1st Grade, The British Troops in Palestine (temp.), to be Comdr., S. Bde., The British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan (temp.), and is granted the temp, rank of Brig, whilst so empld. 23rd Sept. 1936.

Edinburgh Gazette : 14 May 1937
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The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty's Coronation, to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for valuable services rendered in the field in connection with the operations in Palestine during the period April-October 1936:—
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Colonel (temporary Brigadier) John Fullerton Evetts, M.C., late The Cameronians (Scot- tish Eifles), Commander, 16th Infantry Brigade.

London Gazette : 25 April 1939
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The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice by the General Officer Commanding the British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan in recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with the operations in Palestine during the period 1st April to 31st October, 1938:—
Commands and Staff.
Evetts, Col. (Temp. Brig.) J. F., C.B.,C.B.E., M.C.

London Gazette : 30 December 1941
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941:—
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Maj.-Gen. J. F. Evetts, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (4551), late R.U. Rif.

London Gazette : 3 December 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37803/supplement/5893/data.pdf
Maj.-Gen. J. F. EVETTS, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (4551), retires on ret pay, 4th Dec. 1946, and is granted the hon. rank of Lt.-Gen.

London Gazette : 14 November 1947
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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.
Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer.
Lieutenant-General (temporary) John Fullerton EVETTS, C.B., C.B.E., M.C. (4551), late The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

 

London Gazette : 25 April 1939
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London Gazette : 30 December 1941

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7339/data.pdf

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35396/page/7340/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Evetts, J F Rank: Lieutenant General Regiment: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/148/239
Name Evetts, J F
Rank: Lieutenant General
Regiment: British Army
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: USA
Award: Legion of Merit
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 November 1947

 

See also:

• John Fullerton Evetts - Wikipedia
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• Biography of Lieutenant-General John Fullerton Evetts (1891 – 1988), Great Britain
  
• Evetts, Sir John Fullerton, (1891-1988), Knight Lieutenant General | The National Archives
  
• King's Collections : Archive Catalogues : EVETTS, Lt Gen Sir John (Fullerton) (1891-1988)
  
• Sir John Fullerton Evetts - National Portrait Gallery