Charles Granville Bruce
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Brigadier-General The Honourable Charles Granville Bruce, CB, MVO (7 April 1866 – 12 July 1939) was a veteran Himalayan mountaineer and leader of the second and third British expeditions to Mount Everest in 1922 and 1924. In recognition of the former he was awarded a special prize at the conclusion of the first ever Winter Olympics.
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Born | 7 April 1866 (1866-04-07) London, England |
Died | 12 July 1939 (1939-07-13) (aged 73) London, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Commands held | 1st Bn the 6th Gurkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
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