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Donald Kenneth McLeod

1885 – 1958

British Indian Army general

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Lived 1885 – 1958 (aged 73). Donald Kenneth McLeod was a British military personnel.

Lieutenant-General Sir Donald Kenneth McLeod, (19 June 1885 – 25 October 1958) was a British Indian Army officer.

Military career McLeod was commissioned into the Indian Army on 29 November 1904. He earned recognition with his appointment as a companion of the Distinguished Service Order in the 1917 New Year Honours during the First World War.

He became commanding officer Guides Cavalry in India in 1928, commander of the 4th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade in 1933 and commander of the 1st (Risalpur) Cavalry Brigade in 1934. He went on to be Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General, Northern Command, India in 1937 and, having been appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath on 11 May 1937, he became General Officer Commanding Burma Command in January 1939 before retiring in 1942.

He became a Deputy Lieutenant for Inverness-shire in 1955.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Staff College, Camberley, Wellington College
Awards
Distinguished Service Order; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Also known as
Sir Donald McLeod, Donald McLeod, Sir Donald Kenneth McLeod

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald Kenneth McLeod?

British Indian Army general (1885–1958)

When was Donald Kenneth McLeod born?

Donald Kenneth McLeod was born on 19 June 1885.

When did Donald Kenneth McLeod die?

Donald Kenneth McLeod died on 25 October 1958.

What was Donald Kenneth McLeod's occupation?

Donald Kenneth McLeod was a military personnel.

What nationality was Donald Kenneth McLeod?

Donald Kenneth McLeod was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald Kenneth McLeod

· Wikidata: Q5294637

· DBpedia: Donald Kenneth McLeod

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