Gilbert Burrell Spencer Follett

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Gilbert Burrell Spencer Follett

Brigadier-General Gilbert Burrell Spencer Follett, DSO,[1] MVO (July 1878 – 27 September 1918) was a British Army officer. Promoted in March 1918 to brigadier general,[2] he was killed in action in Dernancourt, France, while in command of the 3rd Guards Brigade.

Gilbert Burrell Spencer Follett

He is buried in Beaumetz Crossroads Cemetery.

Family

Follett was married to Lady Mildred Murray, youngest daughter of Charles Murray, 7th Earl of Dunmore. They had two children. His son married Cathleen Mann. His grandson through his daughter is Michael Brougham, 5th Baron Brougham and Vaux.

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