Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

King's African Rifles

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1918

"No 2 Company was the Advance Guard on 5 July 1917 when a German field company was encountered at noon on a rocky hillock a few kilometres before Mwembe. A sharp fight took place over three hours before the enemy withdrew, the rocky ground hindering rapid deployment by the KAR Askari. For gallantry displayed in attacking an enemy outpost, during which he was wounded twice."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

King's African Rifles

Awarded on:

October 15th, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry in action. Throughout the afternoon he repeatedly brought back valuable reports as to the situation, organised the firing line, and greatly assisted the company commanders. At nightfall he personally reorganized the whole firing line under continuous fire, going on with this work until midnight under very trying circumstances. His devotion to duty was of a very high order."

Second MC received as bar.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

1919

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster-General, DIeppe Sub-Area, Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force (BEF), British Army

Awarded on:

January 31st, 1941

"During the fighting on the River SOMME and BRESLE this Officer was senior Combatant Officer at DIEPPE. He showed initiative and good powers of organisation in arrariging for the local defence of Dieppe. Although the town was very heavily bombed and several occasions he always showed calmness and determination in dealing with the situation, and set an excellent example to the Garrison.
This officer has shown conspicious ability as D.A.A. & Q.M.G. DIeppe Sub-Area.
When the military situation became critical, he took a large part in the organisation of defense measures and worked untiringly night and day. His work in organizing the evacuation of personnel and stores from Dieppe Sub-Area was beyond praise. Throughout the period of bombing attacks on Dieppe and during the tense periods when the threat of actual attack was always present, he set a magnificent example of coolness and courage.
I feel that the work of Lt-Col. Pinder deserves special recognition as I had ample opportunity to recognize his splendid steadiness and resolution throughout our Dieppe SUb Area cricis. To my merit at least the award of the D.S.O. , and I hope that this will be considered. Pinder thoughout this period as senior Staff Officer of Dieppe Sub Area had shown the greatest loyalty to me, and long before the crisis I had formed a very high opinion of his works, which was fully confirmed when things got nasty."

- Signed Col. G. Wilson

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Algiers Base, Headquarters, First Army, British Army

Awarded on:

August 5th, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Torch

"Brigadier Pinder landed in NORTH AFRICA with the first flight and at once was faced with the task of organizing the town of ALGIERS as a base port. This never-ending task he has accomplished with rare success, gifted as he is with a thorough military knowledge, considerable common sense, and also great tact and charm which enable him to deal successfully with both Allies, higher Headquarters and senior officers alike.
He is completely unruffled by the many and urgent problems by which he is daily beset, and his serenity gives confidence to all with whom he comes in contact. He is certainly a round peg in a round hole."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

8 Base Sub-Area, Headquarters Line of Communication, Headquarters, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

August 9th, 1945

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)