NAPIER, Bevil Charles Alan
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Known as:
Charles
Rank:
Major
Unit / Base:
11 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Gordon Highlanders
Service:
Army
Number:
85692
Honours & Awards:
Major Bevil Charles Alan Napier was attached to the Commandos from the Gordon Highlanders. He was promoted Lieutenant on 1 January 1941.
- August 1943 (Temporary Major) awarded the Military Cross for "gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East." (London Gazette 35077 and 36146.)
- January 1946 appointed MBE (Military Division) for "gallant and distinguished service in NW Europe." (London Gazette 37442, page 623.)
- 26 January 1952 promoted Major. (London Gazette 39478, page 1170.)
- 28 June 1961 promoted Lieutenant Colonel. (London Gazette 43509, page 6240.)
- 15 September 1964 promoted Colonel. (London Gazette 42445, page 10436.)
- 1966 appointed CBE. (London Gazette 44004, page 6535.)
- His death was reported in Commando Association Newsletter 112 of 2001.
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