Adrian Gore (British Army officer)
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Brigadier Adrian Clements Gore DSO (14 May 1900 – 7 June 1990) was a British Army officer who served with distinction in World War II. He won fame as a schoolboy cricketer for Eton College and was named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1919.
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Adrian Gore | |
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Born | (1900-05-14)14 May 1900 Ayr, Scotland |
Died | 7 June 1990(1990-06-07) (aged 90) Horton Priory |
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Years of service | 1919−? |
Rank | Brigadier |
Service number | 12503 |
Unit | Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
Commands | Green Jackets Officer Cadet Training Unit |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order and Bar[1] |
Alma mater | Eton College |
Spouse(s) | Enid Aimée |
Children | 3 |
Relations | Robert Clements Gore, CB, CMG, and Rachel Cecilia |
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