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Charles Walter Allfrey

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British Army officer

United KingdomLived 1895 to 1964 · aged 69
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Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Walter Allfrey, was a senior British Army officer who served in both the world wars, most notably during the Second World War as General Officer Commanding of V Corps in North Africa and Italy from 1942 to 1944.

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HM King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on a visit to Southern Command, 6 May 1942. At the saluting base, the King salutes as the troops march past. Standing behind them is Lieutenant General Charles Allfrey.HM King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on a visit to Southern Command, 6 May 1942. At the saluting base, the King salutes as the troops march past. Standing behind them is Lieutenant General Charles Allfrey.The British First Army GOC, Lieutenant General K. A. N. Anderson (walking in front) during a visit to 78th Division's HQ in Tunisia, January 1943. To his right is Major General V. Evelegh, GOC 78th Division, and to his left is Lieutenant General C. W. Allfrey, GOC V Corps.The British First Army GOC, Lieutenant General K. A. N. Anderson (walking in front) during a visit to 78th Division's HQ in Tunisia, January 1943. To his right is Major General V. Evelegh, GOC 78th Division, and to his left is Lieutenant General C. W. Allfrey, GOC V Corps.From left to right, Freddie de Guingand, Harry Broadhurst, Sir Bernard Montgomery, Sir Bernard Freyberg, Charles Allfrey and Miles Dempsey.From left to right, Freddie de Guingand, Harry Broadhurst, Sir Bernard Montgomery, Sir Bernard Freyberg, Charles Allfrey and Miles Dempsey.Lieutenant General Sir Charles Allfrey hands the key of the Citadel to the Egyptian Chief of Staff, Ferick Ibrahim Attallah Pasha, marking the formal handover of the fortress to local control. This ceremony was the first step towards the ending of British rule in Egypt.Lieutenant General Sir Charles Allfrey hands the key of the Citadel to the Egyptian Chief of Staff, Ferick Ibrahim Attallah Pasha, marking the formal handover of the fortress to local control. This ceremony was the first step towards the ending of British rule in Egypt.

Awards 6

Military Cross
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Commander of the Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Order
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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About this person

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United Kingdom
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1964 · aged 69
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