LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIR HERBERT A. LAWRENCE

[Guest FRANKBARTHOLOMEW]

Hi,

Can anyone please give me info on Lieutenant General The Hon. Sir Herbert A. Lawrence, who was Chief of Staff from January 1918 onwards, such as dates of promotion, campaigns etc.

I know he left the Army in 1903 as a Major (apparently he was passed over for promotion, the promotion concerned was given to Haig) and rejoined in 1914.

Thanks,

Frank Bartholomew

[Guest Hussar]

Apart from his being Colonel of the 21st Lancers from 1919 and

Colonel of the Manchester Regiment from 1925, the only other thing I

could come up with is a reference at the National Register of Archives:-

GB/NNAF/P16902

Lawrence, Sir Herbert Alexander (1861-1943) Knight Soldier and Banker General

1916-18: papers

National Library of Scotland, Manuscripts Division

Reference : Acc.3678

1 record noted.

[Terry_Reeves]

The following may be of use:

Born 1861. 17th Lancers 1882-1903. Served South African War 1899-1902 MID, Queens's SA Medal 6 Clasps, Kings SA Medal 2 Clasps; Dardenelles 1915; Egypt 1916; France 1917-19. Major (brevet Lt Col) 1900. retired 1903. Lt Col commanding & Hon Colonel King's Colonials Yeomanry 1904-1909. Major Gen active service list 1915; Chief of General Staff, British Armies, France 1918-19, General 1919, retired 1922.

Source: Kelly's Handbook 1931.

Hope this helps.

Terry Reeves