Alexander Alfred Hayton
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Brigadier Alexander Alfred Hayton VD DSO[1] (1894 (1894) – 1977 (aged 82–83)) was a South African officer. During World War I he served as a lieutenant in the East African Campaign and in Egypt.[2] He was the commanding officer of the 4th South African Brigade in the Western Desert Campaign in North Africa during World War II.[3] In civilian life he worked as Chief Traffic Officer in Johannesburg.[4][5]
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Alexander Alfred Hayton | |
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Born | 1894 (1894) Chorlton, Lancashire, England |
Died | 1977 (aged 82–83) Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa |
Allegiance | Republic of South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Rank | Brigadier |
Commands held | 4th South African Brigade |
Battles/wars | Western Desert Campaign |
Awards | |
Other work | Chief Traffic Officer |
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