George Thesiger
Major General George Handcock Thesiger, CB, CMG (6 October 1868 – 27 September 1915) was a senior officer in the British Army during the First World War who was killed in action during the Battle of Loos by German shellfire. His career had encompassed military service in Egypt, South Africa, Ireland, British India and France and had been rewarded with membership in two chivalric orders.
George Thesiger | |
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George Handcock Thesiger | |
| Born | 6 October 1868 Islington, London, England |
| Died | 27 September 1915 (aged 46) Hohenzollern Redoubt, Loos, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1915 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Rifle Brigade King's African Rifles |
| Commands held | 9th (Scottish) Infantry Division 33rd Division 2nd Infantry Brigade 4th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
| Battles/wars | Nile Expedition Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of Order of St Michael and St George Mentioned in Despatches |
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