Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

November 6th, 1936

"For gallant and distinguished services rendered in connection with the emergency operations in Palestine during the period 15th April to 14th September, 1936."

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

1936

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Military Intelligence, GHQ, British Expeditionary Force (BEF), British Army

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1940

"His work during the operations first as GSO i I b and c, and then as GSO1 MACFORCE was outstanding and indefatigable.

In the former capacity he dealt extremely efficiently and rapidly with the many urgent problems attending our entry into Belgium. The efficiency and our military and civil security was due to the thoroughness with which he had previously trained and organised his Intelligence Sections, and to the example of tireless energy which he set them.

In the latter capacity he was GSO I of a Force at times of upwards of a Division without clerical staff or communications. His work throughout during a period when the Force was ona front of over 25 miles on the SCARPE and during the operations at NIEPPE and CASSEL was quite outstanding. His coolness and drive were a fine example to all and his successful Staff work under conditions of quite exceptional difficulty was most remarkable. He proved himself a very fine soldier and Staff Officer."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Military Intelligence, GHQ, British Expeditionary Force (BEF), British Army

Awarded on:

July 26th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 56th (London) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

August 24th, 1944

Recommended for a CBE.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Civil Affairs, Headquarters, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

November 8th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Deputy Chief of Staff, British Element, Control Commission for Germany, Allied Forces

Awarded on:

June 13th, 1946

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 56th (London) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1946

"Major General G.W.R. Templer, Late Royal Irish Fusiliers, British Army, From 13 October 1943 to 10 March 1944, General Templer, as Commander of the 56th (London) Division, operated in close association with other units of the United States Fifth Army in Italy. He brilliantly planned and ably executed a series of attacks to drive the enemy from the area between the Volturno and Garigliano Rivers on the western flank of the Fifth Army. Later, during the period of the heaviest German counterattacks, he led his division in the successful defense of a vital sector of the beachhead at Anzio. His vigorous leadership inspired his men to fight with sustained aggressiveness and determination in the face of a numerically superior enemy, unfavorable weather, and difficult terrain. In all engagements, he formulated and effected his operations in a manner noteworthy for sound tactical judgment, vigorous leadership, and indomitable fighting spirit. His accomplishments have provided a vital contribution to operations by the Fifth Army."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Civil Affairs, Headquarters, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1946

"Major-General TEMPLER has been Director of Civil Affairs, 21 Army Group, during the liberation of HOLLAND and the responsibility for the welfare of the civilian population of all the liberated areas and the reorganization of civil administration has been ably carried out by him. Thanks to Maj-Gen TEMPLER's brilliant organising these difficult duties have been successfully carried through with the utmost speed."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Civil Affairs, Headquarters, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1946

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Civil Affairs, Headquarters, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1946

With palm

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 7th, 1951

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 24th, 1952

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 1st, 1953

"For his work as High Commissioner in the Coronation Honours List in June 1953."

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 9th, 1955

Rank:

Field Marshal

Awarded on:

October 13th, 1960

Rank:

Field Marshal

Awarded on:

September 16th, 1963