Alan Cathcart, 6th Earl Cathcart
Major General Alan Cathcart, 6th Earl Cathcart, CB, DSO, MC, KStJ (22 August 1919 – 15 June 1999), styled Lord Greenock until 1927, was a British Army officer who served as Commandant of the British Sector in Berlin from 1970 until his retirement in 1973.
The Earl Cathcart | |
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| Born | 22 August 1919 |
| Died | 15 June 1999 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1973 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | British Forces in Berlin (1970–73) Yorkshire District (1969–70) 152nd Infantry Brigade (1965–66) 1st Battalion Scots Guards (1957–59) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches Knight of the Order of St. John |
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