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John Minshull-Ford

1881 – 1948

British Army general

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Lived 1881 – 1948 (aged 66). John Minshull-Ford was a British military personnel.

Major-General John Randle Minshull-Ford (12 May 1881 – 1 April 1948) was a senior British Army officer who briefly served as Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey before the German Occupation in 1940.

Military career Educated at Twyford School, Minshull-Ford was commissioned into the Royal Welch Fusiliers in 1900.

He served in World War I as commander of the 1st Bn of his regiment in the British Expeditionary Force and was wounded at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915. and continued his war service as a brigade commander, having been promoted to temporary brigadier general in February 1916, in the Home Forces and then later in France. He was commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade at Aldershot Command in 1930 and General Officer Commanding 44th (Home Counties) Division in April 1934 before retiring in April 1938.

He was briefly Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1940 just before the German Occupation.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Twyford School
Awards
Military Cross; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Distinguished Service Order; Order of the Bath
Also known as
John Randle Minshull-Ford

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Minshull-Ford?

British Army general

When was John Minshull-Ford born?

John Minshull-Ford was born on 12 May 1881.

When did John Minshull-Ford die?

John Minshull-Ford died on 1 April 1948.

What was John Minshull-Ford's occupation?

John Minshull-Ford was a military personnel.

What nationality was John Minshull-Ford?

John Minshull-Ford was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Minshull-Ford

· Wikidata: Q6248960

· DBpedia: John Minshull-Ford

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