Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Awarded on:

April 1st, 1919

"For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership at St. Vaast on 11 October 1918. He rallied his platoon under heavy fire, and after personally reconnoiting (sic) the ground in front, led his men forward 200 yards to a good fir[ing] position. His good leadership and prompt action prevented casualties and gained valuable ground."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

2nd Battalion Welsh Guards, 20th Independent Infantry Brigade (Guards), 1st Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

October 22nd, 1940

"During the operation at BOULOGNE from May 21st - 23rd, 1940, Lt. Col. Stanier handled his battalion in a very difficult battle with the greatest skill.
He was compelled to hold a front of about 6000 yards with an exposed left flank, and if it had not been for his personal bravery, energy and control, his front might well have been broken and his battalion would have suffered far more heavily than it did.
As the battalion had but one map and intercommunication was extremely difficult, it was constantly necessary for him to be with the forward companies giving orders, and altering dispositions. During the whole operation he showed complete calmness and disregard of his personal safety."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

231st Infantry Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

June 20th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

231st Infantry Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 29th, 1945

"Brigadier STANIER has commanded 231 Infantry Brigade from the landing on the Normandy beaches on 6 June 1944 to the final securing of the NIJMEGEN bridgehead early in October. During this long period his brigade has been continually in action and taken part in much bitter fighting. Soon after its successful landing, on pushing inland towards TILLY and HOTTOT, it came up against fierce and most determined enemy resistance. Fighting was prolonged and bitter, casualties being heavy, and the troops went without rest nor relief, but in the end they prevailed, pressing on eventually to enter and pass beyond VILLERS BOCAGE. By its dogged determination and fine fighting in the ST PIERRE area the way was opened for the advance from beyond MT PINCON to the crossing of the NOIREAU at CONDE and on through Northern France. In the dash from the Belgian frontier through Holland it played a conspicuous part, and by its fine fighting drove the enemy well back in the ELST - BEMMEL area to make the NIJMEGEN bridgehead completely secure. This fine achievement has in great measure been due to the resource and determination of Brig Stanier, whose inspiring personality, gallantry and resolute leadership have been quite outstanding. Always moving freely and fearlessly amongst his command, directing all with skill and enterprise, he has been a great source of strength and encouragement to officers and men alike, imbuing them with an unparalleled zeal and eagerness to close with and destroy the enemy. At all time his conduct has been a rare and inspiring example to his whole Brigade."

Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

231st Infantry Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

November 19th, 1948

With palm leaf

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

231st Infantry Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

November 19th, 1948

With palm leaf

Rank:

Brigadier

Awarded on:

1988

"For his outstanding services to Anglo-French relations."