Guy Williams (British Army officer)
General Sir Guy Charles Williams, KCB, CMG, DSO (10 September 1881 – 2 February 1959) was a British Army officer who served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Eastern Command during the Second World War.
Sir Guy Williams | |
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| Born | 10 September 1881 Bangalore, British India |
| Died | 2 February 1959 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1901–1941 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 8372 |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Commands held | Eastern Command (1938–41) 5th Infantry Division (1937–38) Staff College, Quetta (1934–37) 8th Brigade (1927–28) 199th Brigade (1918) |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (7) |
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