Denzil Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue
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Denzil George Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue MC TD (13 June 1893 – 1 June 1977) was a British peer and farmer who served in both the First World War and Second World War.
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Birth name | Denzil George Fortescue |
Born | (1893-06-13)13 June 1893 Castle Hill, Devon, England |
Died | 1 June 1977(1977-06-01) (aged 83) Ebrington, Gloucestershire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1915–1918 1939–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands held | Royal Devon Yeomanry; 1st Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Military Cross |
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