Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Awarded on:

January 30th, 1920

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

H.Q. Support Group, Headquarters, 7th Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

April 1st, 1941

In recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East, during the period August 1939 to November 1940.
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"This officer is the Commander of the Support Group. Since the outbreak of war with Italy his formation has been continuously in contact with the enemy, during which time Brigadier GOTT has consistently shown marked ability as a Commander. During recent operations, the tactical skill of his initial dispositions and his calmness and energy contributed largely to the success of the Support Group's withdrawal. His energy, cheerfulness and drive at all times been an inspiring example to all ranks."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

H.Q. Support Group, Headquarters, 7th Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 4th, 1941

In recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East during the period December, 1940 to February 1941.
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"Brigadier Gott has during the latter phase of the operations in Libya served with distinction. His tactical handling of the Support Group has been faultless. His keenness and fighting spirit have been an inspiration and an example to all ranks. He has moreover created in the Support Group a spirit of confidence and resolution which will remain long after he has gone."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

H.Q. Support Group, Headquarters, 2nd Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 26th, 1941

"Brigadier GOTT was asked for by Gen. O'Connor to take over Command of the Support Group of 2 Armoured Division, which had become thoroughly disorganised in the withdrawal.

He arrived by air at TOBRUK on 7 April 1941, and was at once given the tasks of organising the remnants of Support Group, 2 Armoured Division and certain reinforcements arriving from EGYPT into a mobile force to engage and delay the enemy in the area South of TOBRUK defences.

He quickly organised his units into an effective fighting force with which he delayed the enemy South of TOBRUK for several days thereby giving more time for the defence on that place to be organised.

When compelled by superior forces to withdraw to the West, he continued to delay the enemy's advance and successfully manoevred his force back to the SOLLUM."

Second DSO awarded as a Bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant General

Unit:

Headquarters, XIII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

September 9th, 1942

In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November, 1941, to April, 1942
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"General GOTT, as GOC 7 Armoured Division during the major part of the campaign, has shown himself as a commander of armoured forces of the highest class. Owing to his cool and sound judgment, wide experience of desert warfare, and knowledge of the enemy's methods, his division fought with such bravery, skill, and determination that it defeated the enemy armour and largely made possible the advance into CYRENAICA. The magnificent qualities displayed by all ranks in the 7th Armoured Division and the success it achieved, were in a great part the outcome of the thoroughness of their training by Gen. GOTT, and of the confidence that they felt in him as their leader. He is imperturbable in action, and on many occasions he showed the qualities of great courage in the decisions made by him during battle.

During the last two months, Gen. GOTT has been in command of 13 Corps, and throughout this period has been unitirng in his efforts to strengthen the defensive position now held by his Corps and in instilling the offensive spirit into all troops under his command."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant General

Unit:

Headquarters, XIII Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

June 24th, 1943

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With oakleaf