Nigel Poett
British Army general (1907–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sir Joseph Howard Nigel Poett, KCB, DSO & Bar (20 August 1907 – 29 October 1991) was a British Army officer who commanded the 5th Parachute Brigade during the Second World War.
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Sir Nigel Poett | |
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Born | (1907-08-20)20 August 1907 |
Died | 29 October 1991(1991-10-29) (aged 84) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Unit | Durham Light Infantry |
Commands held | Far East Land Forces (1961–63) Southern Command (1958–61) Staff College, Camberley (1957–58) 3rd Division (1952–54) 5th Parachute Brigade (1943–46) 11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (1942–43) |
Battles/wars | North-West Frontier Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Silver Star (United States) |
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