About David Tyacke
Lived 1915 – 2010 (aged 94). David Tyacke was a British military personnel.
Major-General David Noel Hugh Tyacke CB OBE (18 November 1915 – 10 February 2010) was a senior British Army officer. His last post was as General Officer Commanding the Singapore District. He had previously been the last commanding officer of 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) prior to its amalgamation into the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
Early life Tyacke was born and raised in Breage in Cornwall, where his family had been involved in tin mining since the early years of the 18th century.
Tyacke was educated at Malvern College (1929–33) and the Sandhurst Military College. joining the 1st Battalion of his regiment in India in 1936.
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Who was David Tyacke?
British Army officer (1915–2010)
When was David Tyacke born?
David Tyacke was born on 18 November 1915 in Penzance.
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David Tyacke died on 10 February 2010.
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David Tyacke was a military personnel.
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David Tyacke was British.
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