Arthur Patterson
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For the British X-ray crystallographer, see Arthur Lindo Patterson. For the earlier British Army office, see Arthur Paterson.
Major-General Arthur Gordon Patterson CB DSO OBE MC (24 July 1917 – 27 May 1996) was a British Army officer who commanded 17th Gurkha Division.
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Arthur Patterson | |
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Born | 24 July 1917[1] British India |
Died | 27 May 1996 (aged 78)[2] Tunbridge Wells, Kent |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1938–1972 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 17th Gurkha Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Malayan Emergency Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
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