| Surname: | Manning |
| Initials: | S C |
| Rank: | Lieut Col (QM) |
| Army Number: | 494942 |
| Notes: | Provost Officer. London Gazette 45938, 3972, 27/3/1973. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Short Service Commission. 22827537 WO I Stanley Charles Manning (494942) to be 2/Lt., 14/2/1973. To be Lt., 14/2/1973. London Gazette 46495, 2225, 18/2/1975. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Short Serv. Commn. to be Capt., 14/2/1975. London Gazette 47012, 12492, 14/9/1976. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Capt. Stanley Charles Manning (494942) from Short Serv. Commn, to be Capt. (QM), 8/9/1976. London Gazette 48540, 3076, 3/3/1981. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Capt. (QM) S C Manning (494942) to be Maj. (QM), 14/2/1981. London Gazette 49954, 16765, 11/12/1984. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Maj. (QM.) S C Manning (494942) to be Lt/Col. (QM.), 19/11/1984. London Gazette 50226, 11150, 13/8/1985. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Maj. (QM) S C Manning (494942) to be Lt/Col (QM) 6/11/1984 (Substituted for the notifn, in Gazette (Supplement) dated 4/12/1984). London Gazette 51115, 13837, 10/11/1987. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Lt/Col. (QM>) S C Manning (494942) retires on retired pay, 15/10/1987. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: 50948 Page: B5 June 13, 1987) |
| Citation: | Queens Birthday Honours. Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster) Stanley Charles Manning (494942), RMP. Quartermaster. Royal Military Police Training Centre. 4 Feb 85 - 9 Oct 86.Citation: Lieutenant Colonel Manning enlisted into the Royal Military Police in 1952 and has served in West Germany, the Middle East and on three operational tours in Northern Ireland. In Cyprus in 1954 he was Mentioned in Dispatches for distinguished action when ambushed on patrol and in 1970 was awarded the General Officer Commanding's commendation when Company Sergeant Major of the first resident Royal Military Police unit to be stationed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He was commissioned in 1974 and in 1976 was granted a quartermaster commission. Soon afterwards he was posted for the second time to Ulster where he served with distinction as Quartermaster during the amalgamation of 1st and 2nd Regiment Royal Military Police. On promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in 1984 he became the first directly enlisted soldier in the Royal Military Police to attain this rank. In 1984 Lieutenant Colonel Manning was posted to the Royal Military Police Training Centre. Faced with a wide variety of duties and plethora of extramural tasks he accepted each challenge with outstanding zeal and patience but above all an indomitable determination to ensure the best service that resources and his considerable expertise could provide. A cheerful and thoroughly dedicated officer he continually sought ways to improve the facilities. By his perception and administrative acumen he established the Training Centre as one of the best equipped and superbly maintained in the Army. it is a barracks of which the Corps is justly proud. Nearing the end of his service after 34 years in the Corps of Royal Military Police he still maintains a keen interest in all facets of Corps activities. As Chapel Warden he instigated the installation of three stained-glass windows. As Co-ordinator of the Chichester International Marches he organised the support for 7000 civilian and military participants - a herculean effort and an unmitigated success. The benefit of this event to community relations and international goodwill has enabled the Royal Military Police and the Army to enjoy the highest esteem and reputation. Although fully employed with his military duties he found time to maintain two welfare chalets belonging to the Central Benevolent Fund. Each summer he ensured these holiday homes were suitably equipped to receive old and infirm ex-servicemen and their dependants. Their well-being and comfort is his foremost consideration. Lieutenant Colonel Manning's undaunted enthusiasm and equanimity have always ensured the needs of the service receive first priority. His exceptional example to others, wise counsel and outstanding service make him a most respected Cor personality. his compelling qualities of leadership, professionalism and selfless dedication and devotion to duty have been a remarkable example and inspiration to all members of the Corps of Royal Military Police and are most worthy of official recognition.Recommended by: Commandant, RMP Training Centre. Brig. Bordon Garrison. Lt. Gen. GOC S E District. Gen. C in C UKLF |
Provost Officer Appointments: | |
| No appointments recorded | |