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M. E. Clifton James
Australian-English actor and soldier (1898–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 5 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery which was used by British intelligence as part of a deception campaign during the Second World War.
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Meyrick Edward Clifton James | |
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![]() Clifton James posing as General Montgomery | |
Born | April 1898 Perth, Australia |
Died | 5 May 1963 (aged 65) Worthing, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1918 1940–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant (WWII) |
Service number | 141055 (WWII) |
Unit | Royal Fusiliers (WWI) Royal Army Pay Corps (WWII) |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | Actor |
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