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WEIR (Stephen) Cyril Ettrick

1523, Lieutenant Colonel, 6th Field Regiment, New Zealand Artillery, WW2

CITATION

Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military

Gazetted 19 December 1944, p5843

In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy

Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Gazetted 3 June 1945, p3490

In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 17 March 1942, p1261

For great skill and gallantry in the operations in Libya during the period from 18 November 1941 to the 2nd of December.  This officer commanded the 6th Field Regiment with great determination and bravery during the vital operations in Sidi Rezegh and the attacks which led up to the opening of the corridor on the 27th November.  Later during the German counter-attack on 1st December he fought his Regiment against an overwhelming tank attack until the guns were over run.  His skill in handling his guns during these operations was beyond praise and was an inspiration to his whole Regiment

Bar to the Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 26 January 1943, p524

For most distinguished service and devotion to duty during the fighting from 23rd October to 11th November 1942.  Brigadier Weir displayed high qualities of leadership and skill in bringing into action and controlling the large number of regiments under command during a fortnight of continuous action at El Alamein when his artillery fired between 7000 and 8000 rounds per gun.  The success of the operations on the 2nd November was largely due to the skill and efficiency of the artillery under his command

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted

Cross of Valour (Greece)

Gazetted

Legion of Merit (USA)

Gazetted 11 May 1948, p2922

KNOWN AWARDS

Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)

Distinguished Service Order and bar

1939-45 Star

Africa Star

       8th Army

Italy Star

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

       Mention in Despatches

New Zealand War Service Medal

Coronation Medal 1953

Cross of Valour (Greece)

Legion of Merit (USA)

NOTES

Born 5 October 1904, Dunedin, New Zealand

Died 24 September 1969, Tauranga, New Zealand