Summary
Major General George Henry Inglis, CB, CBE (22 August 1902 – 2 March 1979) was a senior British Army officer.[1]
George Henry Inglis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1902 |
| Died | 2 March 1979 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1922–1956 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 14525 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Commands held | Nigeria district (1953–56) 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division (1950–52) 18th Training Brigade (1948) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
| Other work | Vice-President The Royal British Legion (1978–79) |
Education edit
Inglis was educated at Ardvreck School, Crieff, Wellington College, Berkshire and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.[1]
Military career edit
Inglis was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in 1922. During the Second World War, he served in France, with South East Asia Command (SEAC) and Middle East Land Forces (MELF).[1] Promoted to brigadier in 1944, he was mentioned in despatches for service in Burma in 1946 and again for service in Palestine in 1949.[2][3]
In 1948 Inglis was commanding officer of the 18th Training Brigade, Oswestry. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in June 1950.[4] He was General Officer Commanding the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division from 1950 to 1952.[5] He was promoted to major general in 1951,[6] and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1952.[7]
Inglis became General Officer Commanding, Nigeria district in 1953 before retiring from the British Army in 1956.[8] From 1960 to 1967 he served as colonel commandant of the Royal Artillery.[1]
Appointments edit
Inglis was appointed Justice of the peace (JP) Cumberland in 1958; High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1961; deputy lieutenant of Cumberland in 1962 and vice-lieutenant of Cumberland from 1969 to 1974.[1][9][10] He also served as vice-president of The Royal British Legion from 1978 to 1979 and president of the North West area from 1973 to 1979.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Inglis, Maj.-Gen. George Henry". Who's Who. Vol. 2016 (November 2015 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 20 March 2016. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "No. 37558". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 May 1946. pp. 2209–2210.
- ^ "No. 38505". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 January 1949. p. 125.
- ^ "No. 38929". The London Gazette (Supplement). 8 June 1950. p. 2780.
- ^ "No. 39668". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 1952. p. 5383.
- ^ "No. 39208". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 April 1951. p. 2305.
- ^ "No. 39555". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 May 1952. p. 3009.
- ^ "No. 40760". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 April 1956. p. 2393.
- ^ "No. 41867". The London Gazette. 13 November 1959. p. 7153.
- ^ "No. 42314". The London Gazette. 28 March 1961. p. 2345.
External links edit
- National Portrait Gallery
- Generals of World War II