John Akehurst (British Army officer)
British Army general (1930–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Akehurst (British Army officer)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
General Sir John Bryan Akehurst, KCB, CBE (12 February 1930 – 20 February 2007) was a British Army officer who rose to be Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Quick Facts Sir John Akehurst, Born ...
Sir John Akehurst | |
---|---|
Born | (1930-02-12)12 February 1930 Chatham, Kent, England |
Died | 20 February 2007(2007-02-20) (aged 77) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1947–1990 |
Rank | General |
Service number | 407732 |
Commands held | Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe UK Field Army Staff College, Camberley 4th Armoured Division Dhofar Brigade 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment |
Battles/wars | Malayan Emergency Dhofar Rebellion |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches |
Close