G. F. Gorringe
Sir George Frederick Gorringe | |
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Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order | |
| Other work | Farming |
Early life
George Frederick Gorringe was the second son of Hugh and Louisa Gorringe of Kingston-by-Sea, and was born on 10 February 1868.[2]
He was educated at Lee's School Brighton, and Wellington College.[2] In 1886, he passed into the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and obtained his commission in the Royal Engineers on 17 February 1888.[3]
Military career
Gorringe initially served at
Knighted in 1915, his distinguished service during the First World War included command of the 3rd Indian Army Corps during operations up the Tigris in March to July 1916, and of the 47th (1/2nd London) Division in France in September 1916 to March 1919.[2]
In his despatch, to the
"Major-General (temporary Lieut.-General) Sir G. F. Gorringe has rendered valuable service to the State. As Chief of the Staff to the Tigris Column from 28 January, and in command of the Column from 12 March onwards, he has shown untiring energy, ability and devotion in dealing with the many difficult situations which he had to face. He is a Commander of proved ability in the field."[7]
After the War, he commanded the
Gorringe acted as colonel commandant of the Royal Engineers from 1927 to 1938.[2]
Execution of HJ van Heerden, Cape Rebel
On 2 March 1901, Gorringe, as a
Following the execution, Gorringe made the following statement:
"After the above Court had been held and the column I command were on the march towards Pearston I received by rider Lt Kirby's report. He was so badly wounded he could not attend. This report strictly confirmed Van Heerden's guilt and treachery and I caused it necessary to make a summary example on the spot. I could not wait for confirmation from higher authority as it was imperative that the enemy, then on the march to Pearston should be followed up without delay. I therefore confirmed the sentence which I ordered to be carried out without delay. I detached a squadron for that purpose."[8]
Nickname
His nickname, Bloody Orange is
Later life
He lived and farmed at Kingston by Sea until his death on 24 October 1945.[2] He was buried in the family plot in the north-west corner of St Julian's churchyard.[10] St Julian's is now part of Shoreham-by-Sea.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "First World War.com - Who's Who - George Gorringe". Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Additional Manuscripts, catalogue 39". Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ^ "No. 25790". The London Gazette. 24 February 1888. p. 1225.
- ^ "No. 27159". The London Gazette. 30 January 1900. pp. 597–600.
- ^ "No. 27173". The London Gazette. 13 March 1900. p. 1710.
- ^ "No. 27306". The London Gazette. 19 April 1901. p. 2698.
- ^ "No. 29782". The London Gazette. 10 October 1916. p. 9857.
- ^ ISBN 0-86486-532-5.
- ^ "Centre for War Studies". Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ^ "Worthing Herald". Retrieved 12 March 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Shoreham-by-Sea". Retrieved 12 March 2016.
Bibliography
- Davies, Frank; Maddocks, Graham (2014) [1995]. Bloody Red Tabs: General Officer Casualties of the Great War 1914–1918. ISBN 978-1-78346-237-7.
External links
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 Photograph of Lt Genl Sir George Gorringe |