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Hastings Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay

British army officer and diplomat, 1st Secretary General of NATO (1887-1965) · United Kingdom · Politicians · Died at 78

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General Hastings Lionel "Pug" Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay was a British politician, diplomat and general in the British Indian Army who was the first secretary general of NATO. He also was Winston Churchill's chief military assistant during the Second World War.

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1965Died17 December 19651957Knight of the GarterAward1946Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the BathAward1945Companion of HonourAward1940Knight Commander of the Order of the BathAward1931Companion of the Order of the BathAward1920Distinguished Service OrderAward1887Born21 June 1887

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A medal card showing Ismay's entitlement to the British War Medal.A medal card showing Ismay's entitlement to the British War Medal.Maurice Hankey, Secretary of the Committee of Imperial DefenceMaurice Hankey, Secretary of the Committee of Imperial DefenceWinston Churchill with the Chiefs of Staff in 1945, including Ismay (standing on the right)Winston Churchill with the Chiefs of Staff in 1945, including Ismay (standing on the right)Ismay (top left) with Roosevelt, Churchill and Admiral Mountbatten at the Casablanca ConferenceIsmay (top left) with Roosevelt, Churchill and Admiral Mountbatten at the Casablanca ConferenceIsmay with Sir John Simon in 1945Ismay with Sir John Simon in 1945Lord Mountbatten of Burma, the last Viceroy of India, with his wife and Pakistani leader Muhammad Ali JinnahLord Mountbatten of Burma, the last Viceroy of India, with his wife and Pakistani leader Muhammad Ali JinnahGarter banner of the late Lord Ismay in Tewkesbury AbbeyGarter banner of the late Lord Ismay in Tewkesbury Abbey

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Knight of the Garter1957
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath1946
Companion of Honour1945
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath1940
Companion of the Order of the Bath1931
Distinguished Service Order1920
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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S. M. BruceBoth received Companion of HonourShirley WilliamsBoth received Companion of HonourColin DavisBoth received Companion of HonourJohn DiefenbakerBoth received Companion of HonourFrederick AshtonBoth received Companion of Honour

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1965 · aged 78

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