Lt Col T L G Charles

I am looking for any and all information about Lt Col T L G Charles. An officer of the Essex Regiment, he served as GSO 1 to 50th Division until August, 1944, when he was transferred to command the 5th East Yorkshire Regiment. Photos would be nice too if there are any. I am looking for other 50th Division officers too but this will do for a start. And thanks as well.

 

Personal Number: 44851
Rank: Colonel
Name: Thomas Leslie Gwyther CHARLES, CBE, DSO, MiD
Unit: Essex Regiment

London Gazette : 31 January 1930
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33575/page/651/data.pdf
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 30th Jan. 1930: —
Essex R.—
Thomas Leslie Gwyther CHARLES.

London Gazette : 22 March 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1548/data.pdf
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36994/supplement/1560/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
Essex R.
Lt.-Col. (temp.) T. L. G. Charles (44851).

London Gazette : 21 June 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37138/supplement/3227/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) Thomas Leslie Gwyther CHARLES (44851), The Essex Regiment (Camberley, Surrey)

London Gazette : 2 July 1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37635/supplement/3373/data.pdf
INFANTRY.
The undermentioned Capts to be Majs , 1st July, 1946 —
Essex R.
(War Subs Maj) T L. G CHARLES,DSO. (44851).

London Gazette : 31 December 1954
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40364/supplement/7369/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Cols, on the dates shown: —
Lt.-Col. (Temp. Col.) T. L. G. CHARLES, D.S.O. (44851) from Essex, 5th Mar. 1954.

London Gazette : 1 January 1957
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40960/supplement/6/data.pdf
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:—
To be Ordinary Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
Colonel Thomas Leslie Gwyther CHARLES, D.S.O. (44851), late Infantry.


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• Stonehouse and Related Families - Person Page
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• Fatal accidents to British aircraft overseas 1930 - 2 Sep 1939
• 7.7.36 Vickers Valentia K3166, 216 Sqn, Heliopolis
• Sideslipped into ground on night approach, Mersa Matruh, Egypt
• Lt Thomas Leslie Gwyther Charles injured
• https://www.royalanglianregiment.co...12/Wasp-and-Eagle-Serial-09-December-1961.pdf
  
• "Brigadier T. L. G. Charles has retired on retired pay with effect from November 13, 1961.
  He is taking up a retired officer staff appoint ment in B.A.O.R."
• Collection - Royal Anglian Regiment
  
  

 

Recommendation for Award for Charles, Thomas Leslie Gwyther Rank: Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/54/125
Name Charles, Thomas Leslie Gwyther
Rank: Major
Service No: 44851
Regiment: 5 East Yorkshire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 21 June 1945



Recommendation for Award for Charles, Thomas Leslie Gwyther Rank: Colonel ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/164/188
Name Charles, Thomas Leslie Gwyther
Rank: Colonel
Service No: 44851
Regiment: Staff - Late Essex Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: New Year Honours
Award: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 01 January 1957

 

The Tatler 3rd April 1935
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Thanks everyone, this is very helpful. Does anyone know what appointments he held between 1939 and his assignment to the 50th?

 

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7th July 1936 Vickers Valentia K3166, 216 Squadron, Heliopolis - Sideslipped into ground on night approach, Mersa Matruh, Egypt

Sgt Ronald George Allan (25) killed
LAC Edward Adams (26) killed
LAC John White (20) killed
AC1 Albert George Hassall killed
Capt Francis Edward Mackay Barford (38) killed
Capt Herbert Frank Gordon d'Arcy Symonds (37) killed
Lt Douglas Elliott Mackintosh killed
Fg Off Norman De Warrenne Boult injured
LAC Thomas Sellars injured
Capt John Park Weir injured
Capt Thomas Brodie injured
Capt Duncan Scott Cochrane injured
Lt Thomas Leslie Gwyther Charles injured

Fatal accidents to British aircraft overseas 1930 - 2 Sep 1939​