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Roy Urquhart

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British military officer (1901-1988)

United KingdomLived 1901 to 1988 · aged 87
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Major-General Robert Elliot "Roy" Urquhart, was a British Army officer who saw service during the Second World War and Malayan Emergency.

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1948Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
1945Bronze Lion
1944Companion of the Order of the Bath
1943Distinguished Service Order
General Service Medal
1939-45 Star
Africa Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939-1945
King Edward VII Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal

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Major-General Robert Elliot "Roy" Urquhart, was a British Army officer who saw service during the Second World War and Malayan Emergency. He became prominent for his role as General Officer Commanding the 1st Airborne Division, which fought with great distinction, although suffering very severe casualties, in the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1901 to 1988 · aged 87
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