To remember Major General Eric Paytherus Nares. C.B., C.B.E., M.C. ( & Bar)
The 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment 1911-1947
Born 1892 at Englegield Green to Ramsey and Maria Jeanette Nares. 1901 with parents at Englefield House Egham Surrey. 1911 aged 18 years at Royal Military College Camperley Surrey
Husband of Jeanne Hubertine
Died in London, on 18 June 1947 at Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital, Millbank London.
Wills and Admin.
Eric Paytherus Nares C.B., C.B.E., M.C. of Hall Farm Finchamstead Berkshire. Died on date and place stated. Probate London 13 November 1947 to Ramsey Llewelyn Ives Nares solicitor and Owen Ives Nares of no occupation.
Memorial Floor Tile in Chester Cathedral, Cheshire.
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Supplement to London Gazette page 632 dated 9 January 1918
M.C Citation.
Capt. (T./Maj.) Eric Paytherus Nares, Cheshire Regiment
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When nearly all the officers of his battalion had become casualties, he rendered invaluable service to his Commanding Officer in planning the assembly arrangements of his battalion, which subsequently took and held all its objectives in spite of having lost 60 per cent, of its men. It was due to the example set by these two officers that the
ground was maintained against many determined hostile counter-attacks, and, after Major Nares had successfully established communication with other units on either flank,- he was very severely wounded whilst returning to report to his Commanding Officer. His gallantry and devotion to duty
deserved the highest praise.
Supplement to London Gazette dated 10 September 1918. (M.C.) Bar.
Capt. (A./Maj.) Eric Paytherus Nares. M.C. Cheshire Regiment
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his battalion with great ability. He organised several attacks and counter-attacks, and maintained his position until practically surrounded by large forces of the enemy. When compelled to retire, he kept the battalion well in hand and showed sound judgment in the selection of new positions.
(M.C. gazetted 26th September, 1917.)
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Colonel A/Brigadier Headquarters XIII Eric Paytherus Nares.
Recommended 19 March 1941 and passed 20 March 1941. (London Gazette dated 8 July 1941)
C.B.E. Citation
“For excellent worth throughout the campaign. As D.A. & Q.M.G. Brigadier Nares was responsible for the entire administrative arrangements which played so vital a part in the operations. It is greatly due to his foresight and energy that in spite of the very great administrative difficulties which existed, the plan of campaign could be put into execution.”
Signed A P Warell.
(D.A, and Q.M.G.)Deputy Adjutant and Quarter-Master-General
CITATION FOR LEGION OF MERIT
Degree of Commander
E.P. NARES, C.B.E., M.C. Major General, British Army, General Officer Commanding No.2 District, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in Italy from January 1944 to November 1944. In Eastern Italy the principal United States Military effort was the mission of the Fifteenth Air Force. As this entire area was under Allied Force Headquarters control, exercised through No. 2 District, it was essential that the Anglo-American Commands work in unity and with complete harmony in all their dealings. Major General Nares, as Commanding General of No. 2 District, set a fine example for all officers to follow. In complete understanding of the tactical requirements, he often anticipated the needs of the United States Forces, thereby providing facilities with a minimum of delay, on many occasions, intricate problems of great importance, involving Allied relations, the keystone of success in the Mediterranean Theatre, were handled adroitly, speedily and agreeably by this tactful officer. The friendly but forceful leadership in the competent management of an area, wherein representatives of almost every Allied nation served, was a valuable contribution to our military effort. The splendid heritage of accord and understanding existing in East Italy on the departure of General Nares continued throughout the remainder of the war and will serve as an example and inspiration to Allied cooperation in the years to come.
