The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Major R Lynch-White
Major Robert Lynch WHITE, Royal West Kent Regiment.
Hart’s Annual Army List 1908 – 5th May 1900, Second Lieutenant; 16th July 1902, Lieutenant.
AWARDS: DSO
London Gazette 4th September 1915.
The under mentioned Captains to be Majors. Dated 1st September, 1915. R L WHITE
London Gazette 1st January 1916.
War Office, 1st January, 1916.
The following despatch has been received by the Secretary of State for War from the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief the British Army in France: —
General Headquarters, 30th November, 1915.
In accordance with the last paragraph of my Despatch of the 15th October, 1915, I have the honour to bring to notice the names of those whom I recommend for gallant and distinguished service in the field.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. D. P. FRENCH, Field-Marshal, Commanding-in-Chief, The British Army in France.
Royal West Kent Regiment. - White, Major R. L.
London Gazette 10th January 1916
War Office, 10th January, 1916. REGULAR FORCES. COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The under mentioned appointments are made. ATTACHED TO HEADQUARTER UNITS. Staff Captains -
Major Robert L. White, Royal West Kent Regiment, vice temporary Captain G. Flemming. Dated 15th December, 1915.
London Gazette 14th January 1916.
War Office, 14th January, 1916.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the under mentioned Honours and Rewards for distinguished service in the Field, with .effect from 1st January, 1916, inclusive:
TO BE COMPANIONS OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.
Major Robert Lynch White, Royal West Kent Regiment.
London Gazette 22nd November 1916.
Royal West Kent Regiment - Major R. L. White, D.S.O., to be acting Lieutenant Colonel whilst commanding a Battalion. 14th September 1916.
London Gazette 29th December 1916.
Royal West Kent Regiment - Major R. L. White, D.S.O., relinquishes the acting rank of Lieutenant Colonel. 20th November 1916.
London Gazette 20th July 1917.
Royal West Kent Regiment. - Major R. L. White, D.S.O., to be acting Lieutenant Colonel, whilst commanding a Battalion - 14th June 1917.
London Gazette 6th October 1917.
War Office, 6th October, 1917. REGULAR FORCES. COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The under mentioned appointments are made:
ATTACHED TO HD.-QR. UNITS. - Comdts.
Major (acting Lieutenant Colonel) R. L. White, D.S.O., Royal West Kent Regiment, to relinquish his acting rank and to be temporary Lieutenant Colonel whilst so employed. - 26th August 1917.
London Gazette 13th October 1917.
Royal West Kent Regiment - Major R. L. White, D.S.O., relinquishes the acting rank of Lieutenant Colonel - 25th August 1917.
London Gazette 5th March 1918.
Labour Corps - Major (Temporary Lieutenant - Colonel), R L White, DSO (Royal West Kent Regiment), is appointed to the Corps. 27th December 1917.
London Gazette 10th October 1919.
HD-QRS of Admin. Servs. & Depts.
Labour Commandant (Cl X) - Major (temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Labour Corps) R L White, DSO., Royal West Kent Regiment and to be temporary Colonel whilst so employed from 14th April to 6th September 1919.
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