Cosmo Nevill
Major General Cosmo Alexander Richard Nevill, CB, CBE, DSO (14 July 1907 – 19 September 2002) was a senior British Army officer who fought in the Second World War in Western Europe and later commanded the 2nd Division from 1956 to 1958.
Cosmo Nevill | |
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| Born | 14 July 1907 Bordon, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 19 September 2002 (aged 95) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1960 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 38525 |
| Unit | Royal Fusiliers |
| Commands held | 2nd Division British Army School of Infantry 6th Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
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