Richard O'Connor
General
General Sir Richard Nugent O'Connor, KT, GCB, DSO & Bar, MC was a senior British Army officer who fought in both the First and Second World Wars, and commanded the Western Desert Force in the early years of the Second World War. Wikipedia
Born: August 21, 1889, Srinagar
Died: June 17, 1981 (age 91 years), King Edward VII's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Battles/wars: First World War; Arab revolt in Palestine; Second World War
Rank: General
Service number: 936
Service/branch: British Army
Years of service: 1908–1948