Brigadier-General Sir Arthur Long KBE CB CMG DSO (26 February 1866 – 15 November 1941) was Director of Supplies and Transport in the British Army responsible for Macedonia and the Black Sea (1916-1919).[1][2]
Sir Arthur Long | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1866 Bedfordshire |
| Died | 15 November 1941 (aged 75) Kensington |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
Career
Long was born in Bedfordshire on 26 February 1866, the son of James and Elizabeth Long of Henlow, Bedfordshire. He was educated at Bedford Modern School.[2][3]
Long joined the British Army in 1887.[2] During World War I Long was mentioned in despatches six times and vested with KBE, CB[4] and CMG.[2] He was promoted to Director of Supplies and Transport for Macedonia and the Black Sea in 1916 and retired from the army in 1919.[2]
In 1893 Long married Maud Eleanor, second daughter of the Rev. Canon James Kelly of Manchester. He died in Kensington on 15 November 1941.[2][5] He was survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs Moorhead who was the wife of Brigadier Moorhead, and two sons; Colonel P. J. Long, who was serving in India at the time of his death, and Mr A. L. Long, an engineer who was also based in India.[1]
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