John Longley
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Major General Sir John Raynsford Longley KCMG CB (7 March 1867 – 13 February 1953) was a British Army officer who reached high command during World War I.
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Sir John Longley | |
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Born | (1867-03-07)7 March 1867 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England[1] |
Died | 13 February 1953(1953-02-13) (aged 85) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1887–1920 1939–1945 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | East Surrey Regiment |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment 82nd Brigade 10th (Irish) Division 44th (Home Counties) Division |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in despatches (10) |
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