Douglas Darling
Major General Douglas Lyall Darling CB, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar (3 October 1914 – 28 December 1978) was a British Army officer who was highly decorated for gallantry and leadership during the Second World War.
Douglas Darling | |
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| Born | 3 October 1914 Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 28 December 1978 (aged 64) Bristol, Gloucestershire, England |
| Buried | Hullavington, Wiltshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1934–1968 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 63638 |
| Unit | Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
| Commands held | 7th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) 133rd Infantry Brigade 53rd (Welsh) Division/District Wales |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross & Bar |
| Relations | General Sir Kenneth Darling (brother) |
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