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Maurice Holt

1862 – 1954

Senior British Army medical officer of the First World War

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About Maurice Holt

Lived 1862 – 1954 (aged 91–92). Maurice Holt was a British military personnel.

Major-General Sir Maurice Percy Cue Holt, (8 June 1862 – 6 September 1954) was a senior British Army medical officer of the First World War.

Early life and career Holt was born in Kingston on Thames, Surrey, the son of Maurice Holt and his wife, Ada Holt. He was educated at King's College School and King's College Hospital. He joined the Army in 1887. He served throughout the First World War, and was made Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in 1917 and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in 1919 in connection with his services. He was also made a Commander of the Legion of Honour by the French government in 1919.

He retired from the army in 1922. Between 1928 and 1922, Holt was Colonel Commandant of the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Death He died in Aldershot, Hampshire, aged 92.

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Important facts

Born
1862
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Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Distinguished Service Order
Also known as
Major General Sir Maurice Percy Cue Holt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maurice Holt?

senior British Army medical officer of the First World War

When was Maurice Holt born?

Maurice Holt was born in 1862.

When did Maurice Holt die?

Maurice Holt died on 6 September 1954.

What was Maurice Holt's occupation?

Maurice Holt was a military personnel.

What nationality was Maurice Holt?

Maurice Holt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maurice Holt

· Wikidata: Q26763664

· DBpedia: Maurice Holt

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