Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Awarded on:

June 23rd, 1915

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

February 13th, 1920

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General, Headquarters, III Corps, British Army

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1940

Awarded for:

Operation Dynamo

He was responsible for administrative arrangements during the Battle of Dunkirk and managed to keep the supply system working.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Headquarters, Home Forces, British Army

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Chief Administrative Officer, HQ, Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

June 24th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Chief Administrative Officer, HQ, Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

August 5th, 1943

"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Tunisia."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-general

Unit:

Chief Administrative Officer, HQ, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

January 16th, 1948

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. Lt. Gen. GALE served as Chief Administrative Officer of SHAEF, in which capacity he was responsible for the development of the vast stores of supplies built up prior to D-Day. In this subsequent campaign on the Continent, during the rapid advances of the numerous Allied Armies on widely extended fronts, the problem of prompt and adequate supplies was often the paramount factor in determining operational possibilities. The outstanding success in meeting this important problem was largely due to the energy, resourcefulness, and determination of Lt. Gen. GALE. He has made an outstanding contribution to the success of the Allied Army."