Lt G S M Burton MC, The Black Watch

[bigronhartley]

Hello,

I would be most grateful for any information relating to George Simon Merceron BURTON, who was gazetted to The Black Watch from Cheltenham OTC. He was twice wounded and awarded the Military Cross in the Great War and continued to serve in various capacities until the 1950s. He died in London on 18.12.1969. I would appreciate help in finding any entries in the London Gazette or The Times regarding his career progress, MC or Obituary. Many thanks in advance.

Regards

Ron Hartley

[Stebie9173]

LG 16-9-1918

Lt. George Simon Merceron Burton, R. Highrs.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained a critical position for several hours, thereby definitely checking the enemy's advance. His accurate report of the situation was of great assistance.

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His commission:

LG 20-1-1915

6th Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders);

George Simon Merceron Burton, from the Oxford University Contingent, Senior Division, Officers Training Corps, to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 21st January, 1915.

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LG 27-7-1917

War Office,

27th July, 1917.

REGULAR FORCES.

The commissions of the undermentioned 2nd Lts. are antedated as stated against their names: —

R. Highrs.—G. S. M. Burton. 21st Oct. 1915.

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LG 27-6-1918

R. Highrs.—Lt. G. S. M. Burton to be actg. Capt. whilst comdg. a Co. 3rd May 1918.

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LG 11-10-1918

R. Highrs.—Lt,. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., relinquishes the actg. rank of Capt. 7th Aug. 1918.

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LG 22-1-1919

R. Highrs.—Lt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., to. be actg. Capt. (addtl.), from 3rd to 16th Oct. 1918, inclusive.

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Steve.

[Stebie9173]

Post war:

LG 2-5-1924

Black Watch. Lt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C.,. is secd, for serv. on the Staff. 16th Apr. 1924.

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LG 16-5-1924

COMMANDS AND STAFF

The undermentioned appts. are made: —

A.D.C.— Lt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., Black Watch, vice Lt. H. N. Eobertson, M.C., B.A. 16th Apr. 1924. (Substituted for the notification in the Gazette of 2nd May 1924).

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LG 30-1-1925

31st Jan. 1925.

Black Watch. The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. :

28th Oct. 1924.

G. S. M. Burton, M.C., and remains secd.

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LG 1-4-1927

The undermentioned relinquish their appts.:

A.D.C. Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., Black Watch. 1st Mar. 1927.

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LG 17-5-1927

Black Watch—Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 1st Mar. 1927.

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LG 22-3-1932

Black Watch Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., is secd, for duty with the Sudan Def. Force. 3rd Feb. 1932.

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LG 3-4-1934

Black Watch

Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., is restd. to the estabt. 29th Mar. 1934.

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LG 12-1-1937

The undermentioned to be empld. with the British Mil. Mission to the Egyptian Army. 7th Jan. 1937: —

Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., Black Watch, to be Staff Capt.

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LG 15-1-1937

Black Watch-Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., is secd, whilst empld. with the British Mil. Mission to the Egyptian Army. 7th Jan. 1937

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LG 5-11-1937

THe undermentioned are apptd. to the British Mil. Mission to the Egyptian Army: —

Capt. G. S. M. Burton, M.C., Black Watch, as Personal Asst. to Chief of Mission (graded as Staff Capt.). 7th Jan. 1937.

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LG 5-8-1938

The undermentioned Capts. to be Majs. 1st Aug. 1938:—

Black Watch

G. A. Rusk, M.C.

Bt. Lt.-Col. J. A. Barstow,

R. K. Arbuthnott, M.C.

K. G. Lindsay-Orrock-Graham-

W. R. Bucknall.

G. S. M. Burton, M.C.

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LG 14-10-1943

CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.

St. James's Palace, S.W.

14th October, 1943.

The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —

To be Additional Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—

Major George Simon Merceron Burton, M.C. (14683), The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) (Finchley).

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Steve.

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Times entries (quick summary).

Times 15-10-1943

Military M.B.E. for services in the Middle East.

Times 1-2-1937

Staff Captain for British Mission to Cairo.

(Plus other London Gazette announcements)

Steve.

[bigronhartley]

Hello Steve,

Thanks very much for your rapid and comprehensive response to my request for help. As usual you have done the 'business', I am, yet again, indebted to you for your efforts.

Regards

Ron Hartley