Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

April 18th, 1918

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

April 25th, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company in a minor operation. He made dispositions which led to the capture of twenty-seven prisoners and the dispersal with considerable loss of a heavy counter-attack."

Second MC received as bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Civil Security Section, Counter Intelligence Sub-division, G-2 Division, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

August 2nd, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Overlord

"As head of the Civil Security Section of the Counter Intelligence Sub-division of G-2, Lt. Col. MACLEOD was in charge of a large proportion of the planning for Operation OVERLORD. The basic security programme then laid down has, since being put to test, required only minor modifications, which is in itself a attribute to the wisdom and foresight which went into it. Lt.-Col. MACLEOD has shown an outstanding devotion to duty during the period of his service with Supreme Headquarters and has striven with determination to promote good Anglo-American relationships."

H.M. GALE
Lieutenant-General
Chief Administrative Officer.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-General

Unit:

Civil Security Section, Counter Intelligence Sub-division, G-2 Division, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

November 14th, 1947

"Lieutenant Colonel Robert B. Macleod, 131863, GS, while a member of the armed forces of the British Empire, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. During the period 15 January 1944 to 8 May 1945 as Chief of the Civil Security Section, Counter Intelligence Sub-Division, G-2 Division, SHAEF. Lieutenant Colonel Macleod exhibited exceptional organizational abilities during initial production of the Counter Intelligence Brief for France, the basis upon which early counter inteligence operations were conducted after invasion of Europe. Despite severe handicaps in lack of personnel and established precedents, this officer managed to conduct Civil Security operations successfully. His strong personality and devotion to duty have contributed largely to the successful assault against hostile groups within the civil populations of liberated countries and the planning for counter intelligence activities in Germany. Entered military service from London, England."