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Archer Clive

1903 – 1995

British military personnel

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About Archer Clive

Lived 1903 – 1995 (aged 91–92). Archer Clive was a British military personnel, deputy Lieutenant and justice of the peace.

Brigadier Archer Francis Lawrence Clive, DSO and bar, MC KStJ (24 June 1903, in London – March 1995, in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire) was a British Army officer who served during World War II.

Family Clive was the son of Lieutenant-General Sir George Sidney Clive and Madeline Buxton. He was educated at New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, Harrow School (January 1917-?) and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

Military career After graduating from Sandhurst, Clive was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Grenadier Guards on 1 February 1923. Promoted on 1 February 1925 to lieutenant, from May 1928 to August 1930, he was attached to the Sudan Defence Force (SDF). Returning to England, from 1938 to 1939 he attended the Staff College, Camberley. and bar Military Cross (11 July 1940) Knight of the Order of St John (July 1985, previously Commander (January 1971) and Officer (September 1966) of the Order)

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1995, Ross-on-Wye
Nationality
Education
Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Harrow School
Awards
Distinguished Service Order; Military Cross; Medal bar
Also known as
Brigadier Archer Francis Lawrence Clive

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Archer Clive?

British military personnel

When was Archer Clive born?

Archer Clive was born on 24 June 1903 in London.

When did Archer Clive die?

Archer Clive died in 1995 in Ross-on-Wye.

What was Archer Clive's occupation?

Archer Clive was a military personnel, deputy Lieutenant and justice of the peace.

What nationality was Archer Clive?

Archer Clive was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Archer Clive

· Wikidata: Q19281895

· DBpedia: Archer Clive

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