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Field Marshal Promotion for Mike Davies
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Author:  SLudwig [ Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:41 am ]
Post subject:  Field Marshal Promotion for Mike Davies

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Field Marshal Promotion in the Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) for Mike Davies

By His Majesty, George the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

In consultation with the Army Commander (AC) Field Marshal Sir "Lucky" Jim Hall, 1st Duke of York & Albany K.G. and the Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Field Marshal Sir Andrew Moss, 1st Duke of Wellington K.T.

For greatness on the field of battle against La Grande Armée and for longevity in service to the Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) and George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, we do hereby appoint:

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Lieutenant General Sir Michael Davies, 1st Earl of Glamorgan K.T.
23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons
3rd British Cavalry Brigade
Cavalry Corps

Honorary Command: 4th Squadron of the 1st Regiment of Life Guards, Household Cavalry Brigade


to the highest rank in the Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) of:

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Field Marshal



Further recognition of the Field Marshal's many battlefield victories and his service to King & Country are reflected in the awarding of the below Medals, Awards & Orders:

Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Collar

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Awarded for having 2,000 points.


Militaire Willems-Orde Grootkruis Sjerp

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Awarded for accumulating a minimum of 2,000 points and having at least 20 Victory Points. (Mike actually has 48 VP's and was waiting to get to 2,000 points)


Emblema da Cruz Grandiosa da Ordem Militar de Cristo (Military Order of Christ Grand Cross Badge)

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Awarded for 25 victory over a French opponent.


with the most significant honors, in recognition of the Earl of Glamorgan's service above & beyond his station of assignment and command, serving as an Training Instructor at not only the Royal Military Academy (RMA) & Koninklijke Militaire Academie (KMA), but also the Austrian Wiener Militärakademie (Vienna Military Academy), Svenska Armékår Militärhögskolan Karlberg (Swedish Army Corps Military Academy Karlberg), Preußische Armee Kriegsakademie (Prussian Army War Academy) and the Imperial Russian Military Academy. As a cornerstone of training for new Coalition Officers & having provided training for 6 new recruits since early 2022.

further with conspicuous gallantry on the field of battle, with special notoriety to the 15 victories gained out of 24 battles fought, since returning to service.

and with camaraderie & friendship shown to all sides of the conflict when present in the Rhine Tavern, as well as celebrating the achievements of others, while bestowing honor to the Crown and providing an example of the best standards for an officer in His Majesty's service.

We do hereby decree, With Royal Assent and Issued at the Court of St. James, the awarding of:


The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath Companion Breast Badge (CB)

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and

The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath Knight Commander Neck Badge (KCB)

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Signed at Brussels, with Notices Issued in London, Cardiff and all throughout Glamorgan, Wales & every other land in the realm, on this 1st day of March, Saint David's Day, of the current year,

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Mike has been a longtime member of the NWC, first commissioned in October 2000 and having returned in June 2021 after being away for years. He's been a "tour de force" since returning, providing not only extensive training for new officers to the Coalition, but also with his activities on the battlefield and in the forums. Often a part of both the fun & celebrations and also lending suggestions, advice & feedback to others. He is also always lending a hand on the Coalition side of the Club. Further Mike has actively recruited new members from WDS' Facebook group, as well as other venues.

It is safe to say that the Coalition has benefited greatly from his involvement and we certainly would not be as well off as we are without him. The Club has benefited greatly too.

I am happy Mike returned to the NWC and am delighted to see him achieve the AAA's highest rank!

Three cheers for Field Marshal Sir Michael Davies, 1st Earl of Glamorgan K.C.B.!!

Let us celebrate with all the Hedonator's one can drink!! (Two troughs for Sir Muddy's Horse! :D ) Food and music too!! Men of Harlech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq8iS3VBNpw

:thumbsup: :frenchcool

Author:  Gregor Morgan [ Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Field Marshal Promotion for Mike Davies

Congratulations Mike, sorry Sir Mike.

I assume the beers are on you?

Author:  Mike Davies [ Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Field Marshal Promotion for Mike Davies

Well well, blown me down chaps, I am abashed, humbled, honoured and delighted all at once, I haven't felt this good since that night after Talavera, remember, in the tavern, where we found that rum supply and that delightful young woman, what was her name now? Esmerelda? I forget, age don't you know, sorry, rambling.......

My absence form the club was too long, but I am delighted to have been able to get stuck back in, I've had a brilliant time since coming back and this has genuinely made me smile. Thank you very much for the honour, the games and the friendship.

Now, Gregor is absolutely correct, the drinks and cheroots are most definitely on me, let's drink until we can't drink any more! This may take some time.

First toast, The King! Please propose the next gentlemen............

Author:  Sir Muddy [ Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:18 am ]
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Helga! A toast for the Tavern to the new Field Marshal. Well deserved, well deserved. Only the best English Ale tonight; well some of that Belgian brew is also acceptable. Salute!

Author:  Ernie Sands [ Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:36 am ]
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:frenchcharge: Congratulations

Author:  Bill Peters [ Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:35 am ]
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Well done, Mike! Many, many years of fine service in the club. :thumbsup: :frenchsalute:

Author:  Garret Fitzgerald [ Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:11 am ]
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Congratulations.

You're rising quickly in the ranks.

Author:  Mike Davies [ Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:50 pm ]
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Thanks chaps, very much appreciated!

Another round I think!

Author:  SLudwig [ Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:40 pm ]
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GULP!!!! :frenchdrunk:

Author:  Drew Franz [ Fri May 26, 2023 1:23 pm ]
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Apologies for being late to the party - so deserved, I have no more space to bury my horses. Many congratulations and a full barrel of fine brandy for you good sir, for I am bloody mud under your mount's well manicured hooves.

:frenchlol:

Huzzah!

Author:  Alexey Tartyshev [ Sat May 27, 2023 5:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Field Marshal Promotion for Mike Davies

Congratulations Sir!
A second toast is to be accompanied by the bottle of Chateau Gisors 1748 acquired in the recent cossacks raid to Normandy!

Author:  Mike Davies [ Sat May 27, 2023 6:12 am ]
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Thank you Gentlemen, thank you, much appreciated and I am humbled and honoured by your kind words.

Author:  Jonathan Powles [ Mon May 29, 2023 1:27 am ]
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Congratulations Mike. Apart from what is clearly a very deserved recognition, it makes me feel better to have just been soundly thrashed by a Field Marshall. Twice.

Cheers

Jonathan

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