James Syme Drew
British Army general (1883–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major-General Sir James Syme Drew KBE CB DSO MC DL (1 September 1883 – 27 June 1955) was a decorated British Army officer who saw service during both the world wars. He served as aide-de-camp to the King, commanded the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, was colonel to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, and became director-general of the Home Guard and Territorial Army.
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Sir James Syme Drew | |
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Born | (1883-09-01)1 September 1883 Manchester, England |
Died | 27 June 1955(1955-06-27) (aged 71) Balavoulin, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1902–1945 |
Rank | Major-General |
Service number | 21772 |
Unit | Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders |
Commands held | 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division Home Guard Territorial Army |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Spouse(s) | Victoria Maxwell, daughter of William Herries Maxwell |
Children | 4, including Jean Balfour |
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