John Priestman (British Army officer)
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Major General John Hedley Thornton Priestman, CB, CBE, DSO, MC (22 July 1885 – 22 February 1964) was a senior officer in the British Army.
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John Priestman | |
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Born | (1885-07-22)22 July 1885 |
Died | 22 February 1964(1964-02-22) (aged 78) Hertford, Hertfordshire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1904–1941 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 1351 |
Unit | Manchester Regiment Lincolnshire Regiment |
Commands held | Essex County Division (1941) 54th (East Anglian) Infantry Division (1938–41) 13th Infantry Brigade (1934–38) |
Battles/wars | First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (3) Croix de guerre (France) |
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