John Swinton of Kimmerghame
Major-General Sir John Swinton of Kimmerghame, KCVO, OBE, DL (21 April 1925 – 4 October 2018) was a British Army officer who served as Major-General commanding the Household Division and General Officer Commanding London District from 1976 until his retirement in 1979. He was the father of actress Tilda Swinton.
Sir John Swinton of Kimmerghame | |
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| Born | 21 April 1925 |
| Died | 4 October 2018 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1979 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | London District Household Division |
| Battles/wars | Second World War Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches |
| Spouse(s) |
Judith Balfour Killen
(m. 1954; died 2012) |
| Relations | Tilda Swinton (daughter) Honor Swinton Byrne (granddaughter) George Swinton (grandfather) |
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