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Andrew Watson (British Army officer) 
Summary
Major-General Andrew Linton Watson CB (9 April 1927 – 12 July 2022) was a British Army officer.
Andrew Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 April 1927 Meerut, British India |
| Died | 12 July 2022 (aged 95) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1982 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 1st Bn Black Watch 19 Airportable Brigade Eastern District |
| Battles/wars | Northern Ireland |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Life and career edit
Educated at Wellington College, Watson was commissioned into the Black Watch in 1946.[1] He became commanding officer of the 1st Bn Black Watch in 1969 and in that role was deployed to Northern Ireland during the Troubles.[1] He went on to be commander of 19 Airportable Brigade in 1972, British Military Attaché in Washington, D.C. in 1975 and General officer Commanding Eastern District in 1977.[2] His last appointment was as Chief of Staff, Allied Forces Northern Europe in 1980 before retiring in 1982.[1]
Watson died on 12 July 2022, at the age of 95.[3]