George Wood (British Army officer)
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Major-General George Neville Wood CB, CBE, DSO, MC (4 May 1898 – 14 January 1982) was a senior British Army officer who fought during the First and Second World War, commanding the 25th Indian Infantry Division during the Burma campaign.[1]
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George Wood | |
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Born | 4 May 1898 Bristol, England |
Died | 14 January 1982 (aged 83–84) Camden, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1916–1952 |
Rank | Major-General |
Service number | 13820 |
Unit | Dorsetshire Regiment |
Commands held | 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division 25th Indian Infantry Division 4th Indian Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment 12th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment |
Battles/wars | First World War Russian Civil War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in despatches (2) |
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