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Gordon Holmes MacMillan

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Professional soldier who rose to become a general in the British Army (1897-1986)

United KingdomPoliticiansLived 1897 to 1986 · aged 89
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General Sir Gordon Holmes Alexander MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap, was a Scottish professional soldier who rose to become a general in the British Army. As a young officer during the First World War, he displayed outstanding bravery and was awarded a Military Cross and two Bars.

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Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery poses for a group photograph with his staff, corps and divisional GOCs at Walbeck, Germany, 22 March 1945. Pictured standing in the back row, fifth from the right, is Major-General Gordon MacMillan.Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery poses for a group photograph with his staff, corps and divisional GOCs at Walbeck, Germany, 22 March 1945. Pictured standing in the back row, fifth from the right, is Major-General Gordon MacMillan.MacMillan in Palestine, 1947.MacMillan in Palestine, 1947.General Sir Gordon MacMillan as Governor of Gibraltar.General Sir Gordon MacMillan as Governor of Gibraltar.The grave of General Sir Gordon MacMillan, Newington Cemetery, Edinburgh.The grave of General Sir Gordon MacMillan, Newington Cemetery, Edinburgh.

Awards 5

Military Cross
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Distinguished Service Order

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About this person

General Sir Gordon Holmes Alexander MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap, was a Scottish professional soldier who rose to become a general in the British Army. As a young officer during the First World War, he displayed outstanding bravery and was awarded a Military Cross and two Bars. At the age of 19 and while still a second lieutenant, he was appointed acting adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Between the World Wars, MacMillan remained in the army, occupying posts of increasing seniority. He married Marian Blakiston Houston in 1929, and they had one daughter and four sons.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1986 · aged 89
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