Michael Gambier-Parry
British Army general (1891–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major-General Michael Denman Gambier-Parry, MC, DL (21 August 1891 – 30 April 1976) was a senior British Army officer who briefly commanded the 2nd Armoured Division during the Western Desert campaign of the Second World War.
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Michael Gambier-Parry | |
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Born | (1891-08-21)21 August 1891 |
Died | 30 April 1967(1967-04-30) (aged 75) Sussex, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1911–1944 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 18187 |
Unit | Royal Welch Fusiliers Royal Tank Regiment |
Commands held | 2nd Armoured Division 1st Malaya Infantry Brigade |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (6) |
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