Peter Horsfall
British Army officer
About Peter Horsfall
Lived 1930 – 2021 (aged 90–91).
Major Frederick Peter Horsfall (30 May 1930 – 4 September 2021) was a British Army officer who served in various military operations in the 20th century. He later became the Staff Superintendent at the House of Lords following his retirement in 1980. His career is recorded in his 1999 published memoir ‘Hard to Believe: Too Old at Sixteen’.
Career
Military service At the age of 16, Horsfall first attempted to enlist in the Royal Marines in 1946 but was denied this (due to his age), eventually leading to him joining the Coldstream Guards that same year as a Drummer Boy.
Honours and awards
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Horsfall?
British Army officer (1930–2021)
When was Peter Horsfall born?
Peter Horsfall was born on 30 May 1930.
When did Peter Horsfall die?
Peter Horsfall died in 2021.
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