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Douglas Alexander Graham

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Major General, army officer (1893-1971)

United KingdomLived 1893 to 1971 · aged 78
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Major-General Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, was a senior British Army officer who fought with distinction in both world wars.

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A head and shoulder portrait of Major General Douglas Graham in uniform.A head and shoulder portrait of Major General Douglas Graham in uniform.Italian Field Marshal Giovanni Messe surrenders to Lieutenant-General Sir Bernard Freyberg in Tunisia on 13 May 1943, marking the final phase of the fighting in North Africa. Major-General Douglas Graham, the recently appointed GOC 56th Division, is stood near him, wearing a beret.Italian Field Marshal Giovanni Messe surrenders to Lieutenant-General Sir Bernard Freyberg in Tunisia on 13 May 1943, marking the final phase of the fighting in North Africa. Major-General Douglas Graham, the recently appointed GOC 56th Division, is stood near him, wearing a beret.General Sir Bernard Montgomery in conversation with Major General Douglas Graham, GOC 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, pictured here in Normandy, 20 June 1944.General Sir Bernard Montgomery in conversation with Major General Douglas Graham, GOC 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, pictured here in Normandy, 20 June 1944.General Sir Bernard Montgomery addressing the men of the 50th Division before decorating them for gallantry during the Normandy landings. Pictured standing just behind him is Major General Douglas Graham, GOC of the 50th Division.General Sir Bernard Montgomery addressing the men of the 50th Division before decorating them for gallantry during the Normandy landings. Pictured standing just behind him is Major General Douglas Graham, GOC of the 50th Division.The grave of Major General Douglas Graham, Glasgow Necropolis.The grave of Major General Douglas Graham, Glasgow Necropolis.

Awards 7

Military Cross
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Commander of the Legion of Merit
Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Order

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About this person

Major-General Douglas Alexander Henry Graham, was a senior British Army officer who fought with distinction in both world wars. He is most notable during the Second World War for commanding the 153rd Brigade of the 51st (Highland) Division in North Africa from 1942 to 1943, later being the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56th (London) Infantry Division during the Salerno landings in Italy in September 1943 and the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division during the Normandy landings in France in June 1944.

Country
United Kingdom
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1971 · aged 78
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