Archibald Hunter
General Sir Archibald Hunter, GCB, GCVO, DSO, TD (6 September 1856 – 28 June 1936) was a senior officer in the British Army who distinguished himself during the Boer War. He was Governor of Omdurman, in Sudan, and later of Gibraltar.
Sir Archibald Hunter | |
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General Sir Archibald Hunter | |
| Born | 6 September 1856 |
| Died | 28 June 1936 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1875–1918 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Aldershot Command 3rd Army 13th (Western) Division Gibraltar Southern Army, India Bombay Command Scottish District 10th Division |
| Battles/wars | Mahdist War Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Territorial Decoration Legion of Honour (France) |
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