George Burns (British Army officer)
Major General Sir Walter Arthur George Burns, GCVO, CB, DSO, OBE, MC, KStJ (29 January 1911 – 5 May 1997) was a British Army officer and native of Hertfordshire.
Sir George Burns GCVO, CB, DSO, OBE, MC, KStJ | |
|---|---|
| Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire | |
| In office 1961–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Sir David Bowes-Lyon |
| Succeeded by | Sir Simon Bowes-Lyon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Arthur George Burns 29 January 1911 London, England |
| Died | 5 May 1997 (aged 86) Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England |
| Relations | William George Cavendish-Bentinck (grandfather) |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1932–1962 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Coldstream Guards |
| Commands | London District 4th Guards Brigade 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards |
| Battles/wars | Second World War Palestine Emergency |
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