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Arthur Green

1878 – 2000

British Army officer in World War I

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Lived 1878 – 2000. Arthur Green was a military leader.

Brigadier-General Arthur Frank Umfreville Green (20 August 1878 – 20 April 1964) was a senior British Army officer in World War I and author of several publications.

Military career Green was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery on 23 December 1897, and in March 1900 was seconded for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War, leaving Southampton on the SS Umbria late that month. During World War I he was deployed in Flanders and in Italy. He served as a quartermaster general with the XI Corps and was part of the Inter-Allied Commission at the Spa Conference of 1920. In World War II he commanded the 4th battalion of the Sussex Home Guard.

Works As Down Of Thistle (1904) under the Pen name Arthur Wenlock. The Countermine (1905) under the Pen name Arthur Wenlock. Evening Tattoo, 1940. The British Home Guard Pocket-Book, 1940. Questions Answered about Rifle Shooting, 1945.

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Important facts

Born
1878
Birth century
Died
2000
Occupation
Awards
Distinguished Service Order

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Green?

British Army officer in World War I

When was Arthur Green born?

Arthur Green was born in 1878.

When did Arthur Green die?

Arthur Green died in 2000.

What was Arthur Green's occupation?

Arthur Green was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Green

· Wikidata: Q21176768

· DBpedia: Arthur Green (British Army officer)

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