Frank Keith Simmons
Major General Frank Keith Simmons, CBE, MVO, MC (21 February 1888 – 22 September 1952) was a senior British Army officer during the Second World War. He was commander of the Singapore Fortress when it fell to the invading Imperial Japanese Army in February 1942. He spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner of the Japanese.
Frank Simmons | |
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| Born | 21 February 1888 |
| Died | 22 September 1952 (aged 64) Australia |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1908–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 27354 |
| Unit | Highland Light Infantry Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders |
| Commands held | Singapore Fortress 2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade Southern Brigade, Palestine 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders |
| Battles/wars | First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War Malayan campaign Battle of Singapore |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Member of the Royal Victorian Order Military Cross |
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