Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Wieler
Initials:   L.F.E.
Rank:   Brigadier
Army No.:  12759
Notes:   KOYLI. PM Army 1948.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (3)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1943-09-23 Gazette Issue: 36180 Gazette Page: 4228
Citation:   North Africa.
  2. Decoration:   Commander of the British Empire Gazette Date: 1947-06-12 Gazette Issue: 37977 Gazette Page: 2579
Citation:   KOYLI. PM Army 1948. Citation for CBE: Brig Weiler has been Inspector of Physical Training for the last 3 years. During that time he has been a personal inspiration to the Corps of Physical Training and in spite of many difficulties the Corps is in an extremely high state of efficiency. He has personally supervised and directed the Physical Training of the Regular Army in practically every station in the world and the results of his efforts have been of the highest order. He has also carried out tasks far beyond his normal duties to the great advantage of the Physical Training and sport throughout the country as well as to the Army. It is to a great extent due to his personal keenness, efficiency and energy that the physical training of the Army is in such a good state and that the physical efficiency of the men in the Army is of such a high order. Maj Gen Director of Military Training. National Archive WO 373/158.
  3. Decoration:   Companion of the Bath Gazette Date: 1950-06-08 Gazette Issue: 38929 Gazette Page: 2777
Citation:   Citation for the CBE: Brigadier Wieler has given unsparingly of effort to keep the Corps of Royal Military Police and Military Provost Staff Corps at a high pitch of efficiency. He has had an uphill struggle against shortages both of officers and other ranks; but, morale has not fallen and the standard has been maintained and this is due, in no small part, to Brigadier Wieler's enthusiasm and determination. British Military Police have a world-wide reputation and have been accepted as a pattern by other countries. Brigadier Wieler has worked and is still working at high pressure to maintain and if possible enhance that reputation. He demands a high standard in every respect and is, in himself, an outstanding example to a Corps on which the Army is so dependant. He is fully deserving of the award for which he is recommended. Maj Gen Director of Personal Services. National Archive WO 373/157.