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Gerald Lathbury

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British Army general (1906-1978)

United KingdomLived 1906 to 1978 · aged 71
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General Sir Gerald William Lathbury, was a senior British Army officer who fought during the Second World War, serving with distinction with the British Army's airborne forces, commanding the 1st Parachute Brigade in Sicily, Italy and Holland. He later became Governor of Gibraltar from 1965 to 1969.

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Brigadier Lathbury (seated in the centre), commanding the 1st Para Brigade, along with members of his brigade staff, May 1944.Brigadier Lathbury (seated in the centre), commanding the 1st Para Brigade, along with members of his brigade staff, May 1944.

Awards 3

Distinguished Service Order
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1978 · aged 71
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12 languages

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