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Frank Kitson

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British Army general and historian (1926-2024)

United KingdomLived 1926 to 2024 · aged 97
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General Sir Francis Edward Kitson was a British Army officer and writer on military subjects, notably low intensity operations. He rose to be Commander-in-Chief UK Land Forces from 1982 to 1985 and was aide-de-camp general to Queen Elizabeth II from 1983 to 1985.

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Awards 7

1984Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
1979Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
1972Commander of the Order of the British Empire
1968Officer of the Order of the British Empire
1959Member of the Order of the British Empire
1958Military Cross and Bar
1955Military Cross

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2024 · aged 97
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9 languages

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