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Gerald Templer

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British Army general (1898-1979)

United KingdomLived 1898 to 1979 · aged 81
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Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer was a senior British Army officer. He fought in both the world wars and was involved in the British response to the 1936-1939 Arab revolt in Palestine.

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Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery inspecting men of the 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, at Sandbanks near Poole, 22 March 1941. Also pictured, to his right wearing a peaked cap, is Brigadier Gerald Templer.Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery inspecting men of the 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, at Sandbanks near Poole, 22 March 1941. Also pictured, to his right wearing a peaked cap, is Brigadier Gerald Templer.Field Marshal Sir Bernard L. Montgomery poses for a group photograph with his staff, corps and divisional commanders at Walbeck, Germany, 22 March 1945. Pictured sitting on the ground, fourth on the right, is Major-General G. W. R. Templer.Field Marshal Sir Bernard L. Montgomery poses for a group photograph with his staff, corps and divisional commanders at Walbeck, Germany, 22 March 1945. Pictured sitting on the ground, fourth on the right, is Major-General G. W. R. Templer.Sir Gerald Templer and his assistant, Major Lord Wynford inspecting the members of Kinta Valley Home Guard (KVHG) in Perak, c. 1952.Sir Gerald Templer and his assistant, Major Lord Wynford inspecting the members of Kinta Valley Home Guard (KVHG) in Perak, c. 1952.A British Royal Marine in Malay poses with the heads of two MNLA guerrillas. Templer oversaw and defended the practice of decapitating suspected pro-independence fighters during the Malayan EmergencyA British Royal Marine in Malay poses with the heads of two MNLA guerrillas. Templer oversaw and defended the practice of decapitating suspected pro-independence fighters during the Malayan EmergencyPage of a 1952 Daily Worker leaflet accusing Templer of committing atrocities in Malaya.Page of a 1952 Daily Worker leaflet accusing Templer of committing atrocities in Malaya.

Awards 11

1963Knight of the Garter
1955Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
1953Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
1951Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
1949Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
1946Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
1944Companion of the Order of the Bath
1940Officer of the Order of the British Empire
1936Distinguished Service Order
Commander of the Legion of Merit
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Connected to Gerald 6

Aleksey ZhadovAlso won Commander of the Legion of MeritKlaus NaumannAlso won Commander of the Legion of MeritJohn Tovey, 1st Baron ToveyAlso won Commander of the Legion of MeritJames SomervilleAlso won Commander of the Legion of MeritPeter de la BillièreAlso won Commander of the Legion of MeritJosé Toribio MerinoAlso won Commander of the Legion of Merit

About this person

Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer was a senior British Army officer. He fought in both the world wars and was involved in the British response to the 1936-1939 Arab revolt in Palestine. As Chief of the Imperial General Staff, the professional head of the British Army between 1955 and 1958, Templer was Prime Minister Anthony Eden's chief military adviser during the Suez Crisis. He is also credited as a founder of the United Kingdom's National Army Museum.

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1898 to 1979 · aged 81
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