Desmond Fitzpatrick
General Sir Geoffrey Richard Desmond Fitzpatrick, GCB, GCVO, DSO, MBE, MC (14 December 1912 – 12 October 2002) was a senior British Army officer who served as commander of the British Army of the Rhine and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. After his retirement from the army he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Jersey and later held a ceremonial position in the Royal Household.
Sir Desmond Fitzpatrick | |
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Sir Desmond Fitzpatrick | |
| Born | 14 December 1912 Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 12 October 2002 (aged 89) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1932–1974 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 53670 |
| Unit | 1st The Royal Dragoons |
| Commands held | Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe British Army of the Rhine Northern Ireland Command Rhine Army Troops 1st The Royal Dragoons 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars |
| Battles/wars | Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Member of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
| Other work | Lieutenant Governor of Jersey Gold Stick |
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