I. S. O. Playfair
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Major General Ian Stanley Ord Playfair, CB, DSO, MC & Bar (10 April 1894 – 21 March 1972) was a British Army officer.[1]
Quick Facts Ian Stanley Ord Playfair, Born ...
Ian Stanley Ord Playfair | |
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Born | (1894-04-10)10 April 1894 |
Died | 21 March 1972(1972-03-21) (aged 77) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1913–1947 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 8171 |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Commands held | Army Gas School |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches |
Relations | Jocelyn Malan (wife) |
Other work | Author |
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