Denis Ormerod
Denis Leonard Ormerod CBE (February 17, 1922 – February 11, 2005) was a career soldier in the British Army.
Brigadier Denis Ormerod CBE | |
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| Born | February 17, 1922 Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Died | February 11, 2005 (aged 82) High Halden, Kent, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | British Indian Army, Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| Commands held | Ulster Defence Regiment |
| Awards | CBE |
| Spouse(s) | Frances M. S. Turner |
He was appointed Brigadier Ulster Defence Regiment in July 1971. He was the first Roman Catholic commander of the regiment, which was drawn mainly from the Protestant community of Northern Ireland.
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