Algernon Ransome
Major-General Algernon Lee Ransome CB, DSO, MC (29 August 1883 – 1969) was a British Army officer.
Algernon Ransome | |
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Born | 29 August 1883 |
Died | 1969 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands held | 170th (2/1st North Lancashire) Brigade 2nd Indian Infantry Brigade 46th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross |
Military career
Ransome was commissioned into the Dorsetshire Regiment on 19 December 1903.[1] He became commanding officer of the 7th Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) in 1916 at commanded it during the Spring Offensive in March 1918 during the First World War.[2] He went on to command 170th (2/1st North Lancashire) Brigade from September 1918 to the end of the war.[2] After that, he became commander of 2nd Indian Infantry Brigade in January 1934 and General Officer Commanding the 46th Infantry Division in October 1939 before retiring in December 1939.[3]
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References
- "No. 27627". The London Gazette. 18 December 1903. p. 8338.
- Hodgkinson, Peter E (2015). British Infantry Battalion Commanders in the First World War. Ashgate. ISBN 978-1472438256.
- "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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New title | GOC 46th Infantry Division 1932–1934 |
Succeeded by Henry Curtis |
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