4798 Brigadier Edgar James Bernard BUCHANAN, DSO, MiD, Royal Engineers

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    Personal Number: 4798
    Rank: Brigadier
    Name: Edgar James Bernard BUCHANAN, DSO, MiD
    Unit: Royal Engineers


    London Gazette : 12 November 1919
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31640/supplement/13765/data.pdf
    The undermentioned relinquish the actg rank of Maj. 11th July 1919 :—
    Capt. E. J. B. Buchanan, D S O.

    London Gazette : 1 January 1935
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34120/page/61/data.pdf
    HALF YEARLY BREVETS.
    The undermentioned promotions are made. 1st Jan. 1935:—
    To be Bt. Lt.-Cols
    Maj. E. J. B. Buchanan, D.S.O.,

    London Gazette : 11 October 1935
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34207/page/6377/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    COMMANDS AND STAFF.
    The undermentioned appts.: —
    Lt.-Col. E. J. B. Buchanan, D.S.O., R.E., as Dep. Asst. Dir. of Fortifications and Works, War Office. 1st Oct. 1935.
    CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.
    Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. E. J. B. Buchanan, D.S.O., to be Lt.-Col. 1st Oct. 1935.

    London Gazette : 5 January 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36877/supplement/213/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    The undermentioned Cols, are retained on the Active List supem. to establt., 31st Dec. 1944: —
    Col. (temp. Brig.) E. J. B. Buchanan, D.S.O. (4798).

    London Gazette : 22 February 1945
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
    Commands and Staff.
    Brig, (temp.) E. J. B. Buchanan, D.S.O. (4798), late R.E.

    London Gazette : 9 August 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37678/supplement/4011/data.pdf
    REGULAR ARMY.
    Col. E. J. B. BUCHANAN, D.S.O. (4798) retires on ret. pay, 9th Aug. 1946 and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.

    London Gazette : 14 November 1947
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38122/supplement/5352/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 A llies: —
    DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF.AMERICA.
    Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer
    Brigadier (temporary) Edgar James Bernard BUCHANAN, D.S.O. (4798), late Corps of Royal Engineers.
     
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    SECOND LIEUTENANT R B BUCHANAN [Richard Brendan]
    Regiment & Unit: 1st/5th Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers
    Date of Death: 20 June 1915
    Age 21 years old
    Buried or commemorated at LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY
    Grave Reference: A. 31.
    Location: Turkey (including Gallipoli)
    Additional Info: Son of R. Eccles Buchanan and Ethel M. Buchanan, of Chiswick Lodge, Templemore Park, Londonderry.
    Personal Inscription: THY KINGDOM COME​
     
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