Adrian Gore (British Army officer)

Brigadier Adrian Clements Gore DSO (14 May 1900 – 7 June 1990) was a British Army officer who served with distinction in World War II. He won fame as a schoolboy cricketer for Eton College and was named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1919.

Adrian Gore
Born(1900-05-14)14 May 1900
Ayr, Scotland
Died7 June 1990(1990-06-07) (aged 90)
Horton Priory
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1919−?
RankBrigadier
Service number12503
UnitRifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
Commands heldGreen Jackets Officer Cadet Training Unit
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Order and Bar
Alma materEton College
Spouse(s)Enid Aimée
Children3
RelationsRobert Clements Gore, CB, CMG, and Rachel Cecilia
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