For his services in Northwest Europe Ritchie was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 5 July [32] and he was twice mentioned in despatches during the campaign, for "gallant and distinguished services", on 22 March [33] and 9 August It is a pity that history will remember Ritchie primarily as the loser of the Battle of Gazala, as his overall achievements were not inconsiderable. He was a victim of promotion beyond his capabilities, where the fault lay substantially with his superior officer, Auchinleck. The continuing support of Brooke was the key factor in his recovery, whilst Montgomery, for whom sacking by Auchinleck was no disqualification, allowed him to play to his strengths.
He was never heard to complain about his treatment and his willingness to step down and learn how to command smaller formations was truly admirable.
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From December until retirement from the army, Ritchie held the ceremonial appointment of Aide-de-camp general to the King [37] and from September he was colonel-in-chief of the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment , [7] his old regiment. He died at the age of 86 in Toronto. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The London Gazette Supplement.
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The Eton Register Pt. The Fettes College Register to George Heriot's School Roll of Honour Girton College Register [ University of Cambridge ]. The Glasgow Academy Roll of Service He was mentioned in despatches on 5 April , [14] appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 5 July [15] and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath on 6 June [16] all in recognition of his services in Burma and awarded the Legion of Merit in the Degree of Commander by the President of the United States for his conduct throughout the war on 8 November He was appointed Commander of British Forces in Hong Kong from August and, then having been promoted to major general on 17 August , [18] he returned to the UK to be Director of Weapons and Development at the War Office in February where he remained until 26 June [19] and then returned to Hong Kong.
In retirement he became a Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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