Lionel Bootle-Wilbraham, 6th Baron Skelmersdale
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Brigadier Lionel Bootle-Wilbraham, 6th Baron Skelmersdale, DSO, MC (23 September 1896 – 21 July 1973) was a British Army officer and peer who served in both the First and Second World War.
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Born | (1896-09-23)23 September 1896 |
Died | 21 July 1973(1973-07-21) (aged 76) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1949 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Service number | 13520 |
Unit | Hampshire Regiment Coldstream Guards |
Commands held | 137th Infantry Brigade 32nd Guards Brigade 215th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) 126th Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross |
Other work | Director Associated British Oil Engine Company |
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