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William Pat Arthur Bradshaw

1897 – 1966

British Army officer

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Lived 1897 – 1966 (aged 69). William Pat Arthur Bradshaw was a British military personnel.

Major-General William Pat Arthur Bradshaw, (8 March 1897 − 9 April 1966) was a British Army officer.

Biography Educated at Eton College and Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Bradshaw was commissioned into the Scots Guards in 1914. He was deployed to France and was mentioned in dispatches and appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in 1917.

After serving as ADC to the Viceroy of India, Bradshaw became commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards in 1935 and commander of the Scots Guards Regiment and Regimental District in 1938.

He became commander of 4th (London) Infantry Brigade, which was later renamed the 140th (London) Infantry Brigade, in August 1939.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Eton College
Awards
Distinguished Service Order; Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of the Bath
Also known as
William Bradshaw

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pat Arthur Bradshaw?

British Army officer

When was William Pat Arthur Bradshaw born?

William Pat Arthur Bradshaw was born on 8 March 1897.

When did William Pat Arthur Bradshaw die?

William Pat Arthur Bradshaw died on 9 April 1966.

What was William Pat Arthur Bradshaw's occupation?

William Pat Arthur Bradshaw was a military personnel.

What nationality was William Pat Arthur Bradshaw?

William Pat Arthur Bradshaw was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Pat Arthur Bradshaw

· Wikidata: Q12806348

· DBpedia: William Bradshaw (British Army officer)

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