John Ponsonby (British Army officer)
Major General Sir John Ponsonby, KCB, CMG, DSO (25 March 1866 – 26 March 1952) was a British Army officer who commanded the 5th Division during the last year of the First World War.
Sir John Ponsonby | |
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| Born | 25 March 1866 |
| Died | 26 March 1952 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1888–1928 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Coldstream Guards |
| Commands held | Madras District 5th Division 40th Division 2nd Guards Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First 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 |
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