David Edelsten

David Edelsten (13 March 1933 – 2 February 2012) was an English writer, British Army Brigadier and charity organizer.

David Edelsten
Born(1933-03-13)13 March 1933
London, England
Died2 February 2012(2012-02-02) (aged 78)
Dorset
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Years of service1952-1987
RankBrigadier
Commands held13th/18th Royal Hussars & 3rd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
Battles/warsMalayan Emergency & The Troubles
Other workDirector of the Somerset Council on Alcohol and Drugs & writer

Biography

David Edelsten was the second son of Alan & Grace Edelsten. His father, a doctor, used a horse to visit patients.[1] In 1952, after attending Clifton College, he attended Sandhurst and joined the 13th/18th Royal Hussars. He arrived with only his horse. He served in the Malayan Emergency and as a Major was in charge of training from 1966-1967. He was second in command of the 3rd Infantry Brigade during The Troubles and played weekly squash. He began writing in 1991 for twelve years with Country Life. He wrote six books[2] and was a member of the Surtees Society.

gollark: MEH!
gollark: It's not unique to Keansia! Chorus City has this by default by not using town claims!
gollark: That applies to literally any other land you claim!
gollark: Anyway, Keanu, seriously?
gollark: @n64c PotatOS requires the registry library.

References

  1. "Obituaries: David Edelsten". The Daily Telegraph. 21 February 2012.
  2. "Farewell to... hunting reporter David Edelsten". Horse & Hound. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012.

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