Edward Burke-Gaffney
Major-General Edward Sebastian Burke-Gaffney (1900–1981) was a British Army officer who commanded Aldershot District.
Edward Burke-Gaffney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 1981 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Years of service | 1920-1954 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Aldershot District |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Military career
Burke-Gaffney was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1920.[1] In 1933 he became the Officer Commanding the Gentleman Cadets at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.[2] He served in World War II as a staff officer responsible for co-ordination and supply at Army Headquarters in India.[3] After the War became a brigadier at Scottish Command.[2] He was appointed General Officer Commanding Aldershot District in 1953 and retired in 1954.[2]
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References
- "No. 31988". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 July 1920. p. 7742.
- Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
- Generals.dk
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Eldridge |
GOC Aldershot District 1953–1954 |
Succeeded by Douglas Campbell |
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