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Desmond Morton

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British civil servant

United KingdomPoliticiansLived 1891 to 1971 · aged 79
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Major Sir Desmond Morton was a British military officer and government official. Morton played an important role in organizing opposition to appeasement of Germany under Adolf Hitler during the period prior to World War II by providing intelligence information about German re-armament to Winston Churchill.

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Awards 3

Military Cross
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Major Sir Desmond Morton was a British military officer and government official. Morton played an important role in organizing opposition to appeasement of Germany under Adolf Hitler during the period prior to World War II by providing intelligence information about German re-armament to Winston Churchill. At this time Churchill did not have any position in the government. In 1940, Morton was Churchill's personal assistant when he became prime minister.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1971 · aged 79
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5 languages

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