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The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Brigadier General J W O'Dowda

Brigadier General James W O'DOWDA, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

AWARDS: CMG, CB, CSI, Serbia - Order of the White Eagle

London Gazette 3rd August 1915.

The Royal Dublin, Fusiliers, Major James W. O'Dowda, from The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 26th May, 1915

London Gazette 9th February 1916.

Attached to Headquarter Units - Brigade Commanders - And to be temporary Brigadier Generals whilst so employed:

Lieutenant Colonel James Wilton O'Dowda, The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, vice Lieutenant Colonel (temporary Brigadier General) G W C Knatchbull, Indian Army. Dated 19th November 1915.

London Gazette 3rd June 1916.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the under mentioned rewards for Distinguished Service in the Field, dated 3rd June 1916:

To be Brevet Colonels - Lieutenant Colonel (temporary Brigadier General J W O'Dowda, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 13th July 1916.

With reference to the despatch published on the 10th April (London Gazette No.29541), the following are mentioned for distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir Charles Monro's Command of Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.

General Headquarters Staff - O'Dowda, Lieutenant Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 19th October 1916.

The following despatch from Lieutenant General Sir Percy Lake, KCB, has been forwarded by the Government of |India for publication:

From the General Officer Commanding, Indian Expeditionary Force "D".

To the Chief of the General Staff, India, Army Headquarters, India.

Sir, With reference to my despatch dated 12th August 1916, paragraph 78, I have the honour to submit a detailed list of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non commissioned Officers and Men whom I desire to bring to special notice.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, P Lake, Lieutenant General, Commanding, Indian Expeditionary Force "D".

Staff and Headquarters - O'Dowda, Brevet Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 22nd December 1916.

The KING has been graciously pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, for services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field in Mesopotamia; to be dated the 3rd June 1916.

To be Additional Members of the Third Class or Companions of the said Most Honourable Order:

Lieutenant Colonel & Brevet Colonel (temporary Brigadier General), James Wilton O'Dowda, The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 15th February 1917.

The following are among the Decorations and medals awarded by the Allied Forces at various dates to British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.

His Majesty the KING has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question.

Decorations and Medals conferred by: His Majesty the King of Serbia (September and October 1916).

Order of the White Eagle, 3rd Class (with Swords):

Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel (Temporary Brigadier General) James Wilton O'Dowda, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 15th August 1917.

The Secretary of State for War has received the following list of names of those Officers, warrant officers, ladies, non commissioned Officers, men and civilians, whose services have been brought to notice by Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Maude, KCB, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, as deserving of special mention.

Staff and Headquarters - O'Dowda, Brevet Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 7th February 1918.

The KING Has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath for valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Mesopotamia. Dated 1st January 1918.

To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class or Companion of the said Most Honourable Order:

Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel (Temporary Brigadier General) James Wilton O'Dowda, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 12th March 1918.

The Secretary of State for War has received the following despatch addressed to the Chief of the General Staff, India, by Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Maude, KCB, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.

General Headquarters, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, 2nd November 1917.

Sir, With reference to the concluding paragraph of my despatch dated 15th October 1917, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of names of those Officers, ladies, non commissioned Officers and men serving or who have served under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider of special mention.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, F S Maude, Lieutenant General, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.

Staff and Headquarters - O'Dowda, Brevet Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 27th August 1918.

The Secretary of State for War has received the following despatch addressed to the Chief of the General Staff, India, by Lieutenant General W R Marshall, KCB, KCSI, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.

General Headquarters, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, 15th April 1918.

Sir, With reference to the concluding paragraph of my despatch dated 15th April 1918, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of names of those officers, ladies, non commissioned officers and men serving or who have served under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider of special mention.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, W R Marshall, Lieutenant General, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.

Staff and Headquarters - O'Dowda, Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, CB, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 21st February 1919.

General Headquarters, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, 11th November 1918.

Sir, With reference to paragraph 29 of my despatch dated 1st October 1918, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of names of those officers, ladies, non commissioned officers and men serving or who have served under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider of special mention.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, W R Marshall, Lieutenant General, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.

Commands and Staff: O'Dowda, Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, CB, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 26th May 1919.

Brevet Colonel (Temporary Brigadier General) J W O'Dowda, CB, CMG, from Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, to be Colonel. 26th May 1919.

London Gazette 3rd June 1919.

The KING Has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday, to make the following promotion in, and appointments to the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, for services in, and in connection with Military Operations in Mesopotamia.

To be Additional Companions of the said Most Exalted Order:

Brevet Colonel (Temporary Brigadier General) James Wilton O'Dowda, CB, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 5th June 1919.

General Headquarters, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, 7th February 1919.

Sir, With reference to the paragraph 39, of my despatch dated 1st February 1919, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of names of those officers, ladies, non commissioned officers and men serving or who have served under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider of special mention.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, W R Marshall, Lieutenant General, Commanding in Chief Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.

Commands and Staff - O'Dowda, Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel, (Temporary Brigadier General) J W, CB, CMG, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

London Gazette 30th December 1920

The under mentioned relinquish their temporary rank of Brigadier General and to be temporary Colonels Commandant, whilst holding their present appointments. 1st January 1921.

Colonel J W O'Dowda, CB, CSI, CMG.

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