Clement Armitage
British Army general (1881–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sir Charles Clement Armitage, KCB, CMG, DSO, DL (12 December 1881 – 15 December 1973) was a British Army officer who commanded 1st Division during the 1930s.
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Sir Clement Armitage | |
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Born | (1881-12-12)12 December 1881 Honley, West Yorkshire, England |
Died | 15 December 1973(1973-12-15) (aged 92) Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1900–1942 |
Rank | General |
Service number | 1446 |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Commands held | 1st Infantry Division (1936–38) Staff College, Camberley (1934–36) 7th Infantry Brigade (1929–32) Royal School of Artillery (1926–29) |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
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