Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
NameIan Atherton Powys MC 
[9, From Ian Powys on 19 Feb 2006], [3, Birth, Q4 of 1930, Kensington dist, vol 1a, p. 190]
[9, From Ian Powys on 19 Feb 2006], [3, Birth, Q4 of 1930, Kensington dist, vol 1a, p. 190]Birth21 Oct 1930, Kensington district, London
GeneralIn Welch Regt of Infantry: 1951: 2/Lt, 1953: 1/Lt, 1957: Capt, 1958: ret.
EducationHaileybury
FatherAtherton Richard Norman Powys (1888-1976)
MotherEdith Smart (1906-1977)
Spouses
Marriage1 Jan 1955, Colchester district, Essex [3, Marriage, Q1 of 1955, Colchester dist, vol 4a, p. 1235], [9, From Ian on 9 Oct 2017 re precise marriage date ]
ChildrenRichard Ian Lomax (1955-2002)
Andrew John (1961-)
Notes for Ian Atherton Powys MC
His birth:
Surname First name(s) Mother District Vol Page
Births Dec 1930 (>99%)
Powys Ian A Smart Kensington 1a 190
In 1939, at the age of 8, he absolutely could not be found even when searched solely for an Ian born on 20 Oct 1930.
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From the London Gazette:
27 March 1951: 2 LT
7 Oct 1952: MC for gallant and distinguished service in Korea.
9 Feb 1953: !st Lt.
9 Feb 1957, Welch Infantry: from 1Lt to Capt.
11 Apr 1958: From Active List to Regular Army reserve of officers.
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From The National Archives
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Name: Ian Atherton Powys
Army No: 414949
Rand: 2/Lieut
Unit: 1st Bn The Welch Regiment
Parent Regt: Welch
Honour for which
recommended: Military Cross
Officer
initiating: Lt Col H.H. DEANE Commanding 1st Bn The Welch Regiment
Date: 31 May 1953
Signature: H H DEANE Lieut Col
Brigage Commdr: “Strongly recommended” A W S Reinins(?), Brigadier Cmd 29 Brit Inf Ble, 6 Jun 1952, Korea
Division Commdr: “Recommended for sward MC” AJH Cassels, Maj Gen, GCC Comman Div, 23 Jun 1952, Korea
Cmmdr in Chief: “Recommended for award MC” W Bridgeford, Lieut General, Commander in Chief, 20 Aug 1952,
Korea Japan.
Citation
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This young Platoon Commander has, over the past six months, been constantly leading patrols deep into enemy territory both by day and night. This was particularly so during the period Dec 1951 - March 1952, when the battalion was located WEST of R. SAMLOKEN.
While leading recce, as well as fighting patrols, he has on many occasions made contact with the enemy, and has quite a few times been involved in sharp engagements from which he has emerged with considerable credit to himself.
On an occasion in December 1951 he was commanding his platoon during an operation in which his company were carrying our a raid on a hill feature named Pt 169, MR OT 106120. During the attacks which the enemy launched on the company that night he set a splendid example to his men of coolness under fire. Later a number of enemy got behind the company and out of their route of withdrawal. 2/Lieut POWYS, armed with a rifle, and accompanied by a LMG group set off to deal with the situation. This he did most successfully, killing two of the enemy himself, and clearing the remainder away so that the company withdrawal route was opened up once again. This was most fortuitous as enemy mortaring and shelling had caused casualties and the wounded were able to be evacuated without interference.
2/Lieut POWYS led several daylight patrols on to his 169 MR CT 106120. This hill was under enemy observation and was occuied by the enemy at night, while a patrol from the battalion re-occupied it by day. The re-occupation by daylight was always hazardous as there was no approach other that up the very steep northern slope, and there were no guarantees, until the patrol reached the top, that the enemy had evacuated it after the previous night.
On all these occasions 2/Lieut POWYS displayed a high degree of courage and initiative. He led his men skilfully and with great determination. His personal courage, his quick grasp of a situation and his sound judgement were an inspiration and fine example to the men he led.
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Surname First name(s) Mother District Vol Page
Births Dec 1930 (>99%)
Powys Ian A Smart Kensington 1a 190
In 1939, at the age of 8, he absolutely could not be found even when searched solely for an Ian born on 20 Oct 1930.
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From the London Gazette:
27 March 1951: 2 LT
7 Oct 1952: MC for gallant and distinguished service in Korea.
9 Feb 1953: !st Lt.
9 Feb 1957, Welch Infantry: from 1Lt to Capt.
11 Apr 1958: From Active List to Regular Army reserve of officers.
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From The National Archives
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Name: Ian Atherton Powys
Army No: 414949
Rand: 2/Lieut
Unit: 1st Bn The Welch Regiment
Parent Regt: Welch
Honour for which
recommended: Military Cross
Officer
initiating: Lt Col H.H. DEANE Commanding 1st Bn The Welch Regiment
Date: 31 May 1953
Signature: H H DEANE Lieut Col
Brigage Commdr: “Strongly recommended” A W S Reinins(?), Brigadier Cmd 29 Brit Inf Ble, 6 Jun 1952, Korea
Division Commdr: “Recommended for sward MC” AJH Cassels, Maj Gen, GCC Comman Div, 23 Jun 1952, Korea
Cmmdr in Chief: “Recommended for award MC” W Bridgeford, Lieut General, Commander in Chief, 20 Aug 1952,
Korea Japan.
Citation
========
This young Platoon Commander has, over the past six months, been constantly leading patrols deep into enemy territory both by day and night. This was particularly so during the period Dec 1951 - March 1952, when the battalion was located WEST of R. SAMLOKEN.
While leading recce, as well as fighting patrols, he has on many occasions made contact with the enemy, and has quite a few times been involved in sharp engagements from which he has emerged with considerable credit to himself.
On an occasion in December 1951 he was commanding his platoon during an operation in which his company were carrying our a raid on a hill feature named Pt 169, MR OT 106120. During the attacks which the enemy launched on the company that night he set a splendid example to his men of coolness under fire. Later a number of enemy got behind the company and out of their route of withdrawal. 2/Lieut POWYS, armed with a rifle, and accompanied by a LMG group set off to deal with the situation. This he did most successfully, killing two of the enemy himself, and clearing the remainder away so that the company withdrawal route was opened up once again. This was most fortuitous as enemy mortaring and shelling had caused casualties and the wounded were able to be evacuated without interference.
2/Lieut POWYS led several daylight patrols on to his 169 MR CT 106120. This hill was under enemy observation and was occuied by the enemy at night, while a patrol from the battalion re-occupied it by day. The re-occupation by daylight was always hazardous as there was no approach other that up the very steep northern slope, and there were no guarantees, until the patrol reached the top, that the enemy had evacuated it after the previous night.
On all these occasions 2/Lieut POWYS displayed a high degree of courage and initiative. He led his men skilfully and with great determination. His personal courage, his quick grasp of a situation and his sound judgement were an inspiration and fine example to the men he led.
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Notes for Ian Atherton & Beryl Mary (Family)
Their marriage:
Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Mar 1955 (>99%)
LOMAX Beryl M POWYS Colchester 4a 1235
POWYS Ian A LOMAX Colchester 4a 1235
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Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Mar 1955 (>99%)
LOMAX Beryl M POWYS Colchester 4a 1235
POWYS Ian A LOMAX Colchester 4a 1235
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