| Surname: | Godfrey-Faussett |
| Initials: | P |
| Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Army Number: | 128925 |
| Notes: | Provost Officer. Rifle Brigade. Later Colonel. From Heathfield. APM 1 Corps 44. Peter Godfrey-Faussett. London Gazette 40239, 4376, 27/7/1954. Regular Army. Corps of Royal Military Police. Short Serv Commn, Maj P Godfrey-Fausset, OBE (128925) from RB (Emp List 4) to be Maj, 28/7/1954, retaining his present seniority. London Gazette 40525, 3802, 1/7/1954. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Short Serv Commn. Maj P Godfrey-Fausset, CBE, (128925) relinquishes his commn. on completion of service, 17/7/1955, and is granted the hon rank of Col. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37213 Page: 4054 Aug. 9, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Army number shown as 128295 for MID. |
| Decoration: | Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: 37442 Page: 616 Jan. 24, 1946) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for OBE: Lt-Col Godfrey-Faussett served with Headquarters 1 Corps throughout the campaign in North West Europe from 6 June 1944 until the 20 March 1945 as APM and from 20 March until the end of the campaign on 8 May 1945 as DPM. He was responsible within 1 Corps for the provost planning for the assault and for organizing the assembly areas behind the beaches through which all troops following up the assault were to pass. He himslef landed on D Day and immediatley took charge of all provost arrangements within the beachhead, working without sleep for over 72 hours. That both units, individuals and vehicles, landing on a strange shore were able to find their way smoothly and without delay to their ultimate locations was very largely due to his powers of organization and to the complete control over the situation which he always possessed. Later he organized with conspicuous success the traffic control arrangments for operation GOODWOOD, when three Armoured Divisions had to be passed at night on improvised tracks and roadways across the whole of the Corps front in the concentrated beach-head. At the end of August for twenty four hours after the liberation of LISIEUX the great volume of traffic which had to pass through the bottleneck formed by this town produced a very serious problem. Again owing to his quiet determination and ability the situation was controlled. In September the traffic control for the move of the whole Corps from the area of LE HAVRE to BELGIUM required the most careful planning, and that the move was carried out smoothly is largely due to this officer's efforts. Throughout the winter in HOLLAND the military police in 1 Corps under his direction maintained a consistently high standard. This officer has throughout set a fine personal example and by his conscientiousness, enthusiasm and quiet ability has contributed in no small way to the ultimate success of operations.Brigadier A HQ 1 Corps District. Lt-Gen Comd 1 Corps District. National Archive WO 373/86. |
| Decoration: | Commander of the British Empire (London Gazette: 40497 Page: 3263 June 9, 1955) |
| Citation: | United Kingdom. War Office. 16/1/51 - 1/3/55Citation for CBE: As the only remaining officer of his rank and status who has an all round knowledge of Provost work during the War and since, he has done an immense amount for the Corps of Royal Military Police and towards its contribution to the Army. In his combined roles of AAG and Deputy Provost Marshal, he has subordinated his many outside interests far outside normal hours in order to pass on his knowledge and ideas to others. He has already held a Colonel's appointment in the Far East and was recommended recently to hold a Provost appointment (which later fell through) in the rank of Colonel. His selfless influence, espirit de corps and unbounded enthusiasm have been a major contribution to the efficiency and standards of the Royal Military Police to which Corps no greater pleasure could be given than that special recognition should be bestowed on him on the occasion of his retirment in June this year.Brig R H L Oulton Provost Marshall, Maj Gen The War Office. National Archive WO 373/163. |
Provost Officer Appointments: | |
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