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George Henry Inglis

1902 – 1979

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About George Henry Inglis

Lived 1902 – 1979 (aged 76). George Henry Inglis was a British military personnel and the Royal British Legion.

Major-General George Henry Inglis, (22 August 1902 – 2 March 1979) was a senior British Army officer.

Education Inglis was educated at Ardvreck School in Crieff, Wellington College in Berkshire and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.

In 1948 Inglis was commanding officer of the 18th Training Brigade, Oswestry. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in June 1950. He was General Officer Commanding the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division from 1950 to 1952. He was promoted to major general in 1951, and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1952.

Inglis became General Officer Commanding, Nigeria district in 1953 before retiring from the British Army in 1956. From 1960 to 1967 he served as colonel commandant of the Royal Artillery. He also served as vice-president of The Royal British Legion from 1978 to 1979 and president of the North West area from 1973 to 1979.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Wellington College, Ardvreck School
Positions held
High Sheriff of Cumberland
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Mentioned in Despatches

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Henry Inglis?

British military personnel

When was George Henry Inglis born?

George Henry Inglis was born on 22 August 1902.

When did George Henry Inglis die?

George Henry Inglis died on 2 March 1979.

What was George Henry Inglis's occupation?

George Henry Inglis was a military personnel and the Royal British Legion.

What nationality was George Henry Inglis?

George Henry Inglis was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Henry Inglis

· Wikidata: Q19934034

· DBpedia: George Henry Inglis

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