Percy Hobart

British Army general (1885-1957) · United Kingdom · Died at 71

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Major-General Sir Percy Cleghorn Stanley Hobart,, also known as "Hobo", was a British Army officer and engineer best known for his command of the 79th Armoured Division during the Second World War.

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Lieutenant-General Miles Dempsey (left) and Major-General Percy Hobart during D-Day exercises in the United Kingdom, 1 May 1944.

Field Marshal Montgomery examines the remains of a German V2 rocket near the HQ of Major General Percy Hobart, GOC 79th Armoured Division (left), 30 October 1944.

Awards

Military Cross

Companion of the Order of the Bath

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Distinguished Service Order

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Family

Parents

Percy Hobart

Partners

Spouse Dorothea Florence Field

Sibling Elizabeth Carver

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Major-General Sir Percy Cleghorn Stanley Hobart,, also known as "Hobo", was a British Army officer and engineer best known for his command of the 79th Armoured Division during the Second World War. He was responsible for many of the specialised armoured vehicles that took part in Operation Overlord and subsequent engagements.

Country

United Kingdom

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1885 to 1957 · aged 71

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