Douglas Graham (British Army officer)
British Army general (1893–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Douglas Alexander Graham?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the New Zealand politician, see Doug Graham.
Major General Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, MC, DL (26 March 1893 – 28 September 1971) was a senior British Army officer who fought with distinction in both world wars. He is most notable during the Second World War for commanding the 153rd Brigade of the 51st (Highland) Division in North Africa from 1942 to 1943, later being the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56th (London) Infantry Division during the Salerno landings in Italy in September 1943 and the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division during the Normandy landings in France in June 1944.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Douglas Graham | |
---|---|
Born | (1893-03-26)26 March 1893 Brechin, Angus, Scotland[1] |
Died | 28 September 1971(1971-09-28) (aged 78) Brechin, Angus, Scotland |
Buried | Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow, Scotland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1913–1947 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 8265 |
Unit | Royal Field Artillery Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) |
Commands held | British Land Forces Norway (1945) 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division (1944–45) 56th (London) Infantry Division (1943) 153rd Infantry Brigade (1940–43) 27th Infantry Brigade (1940) 2nd Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (1937–40) |
Battles/wars | First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (4) Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) Croix de guerre (France) Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav |
Close