Derek Horsford
British Army general (1917–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major-General Derek Gordon Thomond Horsford CBE DSO & bar (7 February 1917 – 5 October 2007) was a British Army officer who commanded the 17th Gurkha Division.
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Derek Horsford | |
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Born | (1917-02-07)7 February 1917 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 5 October 2007(2007-10-05) (aged 90) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1938–1971 |
Rank | Major-General |
Service number | 380035 |
Commands held | 4th Battalion, 1st Gurkha Rifles 1st Bn King's Regiment 24th Infantry Brigade 50th (Northumbrian) Division/District Yorkshire District 17th Gurkha Division |
Battles/wars | Second World War: Korean War |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order & bar |
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