Philip Davies | |
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Born | 27 October 1932 (aged 91) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1953-1986 |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, Royal Scots 19th Infantry Brigade Land Forces, Cyprus North West District |
Battles/wars | Korean War Suez Crisis The Troubles |
Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
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