Douglas McConnel
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Major-General Douglas Fitzgerald McConnel CB CBE DSO (9 June 1893 – 7 February 1961) was a senior British Army officer who served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) British Troops in Palestine and Trans-Jordan.
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Douglas McConnel | |
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Born | 9 June 1893 Derbyshire, England |
Died | 7 February 1961 (aged 67) |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1912–1947 |
Rank | Major-General |
Service number | 8040 |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Commands held | British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan Lowland District |
Battles/wars | World War I Arab revolt in Palestine World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in dispatches (3) |
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