73199 General Sir Richard Erskine WARD, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC, MiD***, Royal Tank Regiment

Personal Number: 73199
Rank: General
Name: Sir Richard Erskine WARD, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC, MiD***
Unit: Royal Tank Regiment


London Gazette : 27 August 1937
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The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from, the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 26th Aug.. 1937: —
ROYAL TANK CORPS.
Richard Erskine WARD.

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 the field. March-June, 1940.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS.
2/Lt. (t/Capt.) R. E. WARD.

London Gazette : 12 February 1942
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
The Military Cross.
Lieutenant (temporary Captain) Richard Erskine Ward (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (Broadstone, Dorset).

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period 1st May, 1942, to 22nd October, 1942: —
R.T.R.
Capt. (temp. Maj.) R. E. Ward, M.C. (73199).

London Gazette : 22 July 1943
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The KING has been pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
The Distinguished Service Order.
Captain (temporary Major) Richard Erskine Ward, M.C. (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (Broadstone, Dorset).

London Gazette : 21 October 1943
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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
Captain (temporary Major) Richard Erskine Ward, D.S.O., M.C. (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. (Substituted for the announcement in respect of this officer in the London Gazette (No. 36209) of the 14th October, 1942.)

London Gazette : 9 August 1945
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The KING has been .graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe:—
R.T.R.
Maj. (temp.) R. E. WARD, D.5.O., M.C. (73199).

London Gazette : 25 September 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 His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT OF BELGIUM.
Chevalier of the Order of Leopold H with Palm, Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm.
Major Richard Erskine WARD, D.S.O., M.C. (73199), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps.

London Gazette : 8 December 1953
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The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st to 27th July, 1953:—
R. Tks.
Maj. R. E. WARD, D.S.O., M.C. (73199).

London Gazette : 12 November 1965
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
Col. (Temp. Brig.) R. E. WARD. D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late R.A.C., to be appointed General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, and is granted the temporary rank of Maj.-Gen., 12th Nov. 1965.

London Gazette : 1 January 1969
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THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: —
C.B.
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:
Major-General Richard Erskine WARD, D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late Royal Armoured Corps.

London Gazette : 29 September 1970
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Maj.-Gen. R. E. WARD, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C. relinquishes his appointment as Vice-Adjutant-General, Ministry of Defence, 23rd Sep. 1970.

London Gazette : 1 January 1971
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THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:
K.C.B.
To be Ordinary Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:
Lieutenant-General Richard Erskine WARD, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late Royal Armoured Corps, Colonel Commandant Royal Tank Regiment.

London Gazette : 4 December 1973
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard WARD, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C., relinquishes the appointment of Commander, British Forces Hong Kong, 1st Dec. 1973.

London Gazette : 15 January 1974
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COMMANDS AND STAFF
REGULAR ARMY
Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard WARD, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C. is appointed Chief of Personnel and Logistics, Ministry of Defence and to be Gen., 14th Jan. 1974, with seniority 21st Apr. 1973.

London Gazette : 1 January 1976
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THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
Order of the British Empire (Military Division)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY DEPARTMENT)
G.B.E.
To be an Ordinary Knight Grand Cross of the Mili- tary Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
General Sir Richard WARD, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199), late Royal Armoured Corps, Colonel Commandant Royal Tank Regiment.

London Gazette : 25 May 1976
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COMMANDS AND STAFF REGULAR ARMY
Gen. Sir Richard WARD, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (73199) late R.A.C. retires on retired pay, 24th May 1976.

 

London Gazette : 20 December 1940
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7176/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Ward, Richard Erskine Rank: Temporary Captain ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/18/182
Name Ward, Richard Erskine
Rank: Temporary Captain
Regiment: 5 Battalion Royal Tank Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 12 February 1942

 

London Gazette : 24 June 1943
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36065/supplement/2854/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Ward, Richard Erskine Rank: Temporary Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/25/310
Name Ward, Richard Erskine
Rank: Temporary Major
Service No: 73199
Regiment: 5 Battalion Royal Tank Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 22 July 1943

 

Recommendation for Award for Ward, Richard Erskine Rank: Captain Service No:... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/26/8
Name Ward, Richard Erskine
Rank: Captain
Service No: 73199
Regiment: 5 Royal Tank Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 October 1943


Same image as above in different file. See note on left-hand side about Bar to DSO & also LG entries

 

London Gazette : 9 August 1945
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Recommendation for Award for Ward, Richard Erskine Rank: Acting Major, Temporary... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/111/723:
Name Ward, Richard Erskine
Rank: Acting Major, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: 73199
Regiment: Headquarters 4 Armoured Brigade
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Foreign to British: Belgium
Award: Chevalier of the Order of Leopold II with palm and Croix de Guerre 1940 with palm
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 December 1945

 

London Gazette : 8 December 1953
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40036/supplement/6654/data.pdf

 

See also:

• Richard Ward (British Army officer) - Wikipedia
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