Thomas Dalby
Major General Thomas Gerald Dalby CB, DSO (13 January 1880 – 14 March 1963) was a senior British Army officer.
Thomas Dalby | |
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| Born | 13 January 1880 |
| Died | 14 March 1963 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 2nd Bn the King's Royal Rifle Corps 18th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Military career
Dalby was commissioned into the King's Royal Rifle Corps on 5 April 1899.[1] His service in the First World War was recognised when he was appointed a companion of the Distinguished Service Order in the 1917 New Year Honours.[2] He became commanding officer of 2nd Battalion the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1928 and commander of 3rd Infantry Brigade in 1931.[3] He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1936 Birthday Honours[4] before retiring in 1937.[3] He was briefly recalled to become the first General Officer Commanding 18th Infantry Division, which was then based in the UK, in September 1939 before returning to retirement in November 1939.[3]
References
- "No. 27068". The London Gazette. 4 April 1899. p. 2229.
- "No. 29886". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1916. p. 21.
- "Dalby, Thomas Gerald". Generals.dk. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "No. 34296". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 June 1936. p. 3998.
| Military offices | ||
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| New title | GOC 18th Infantry Division September 1939 – November 1939 |
Succeeded by Bernard Paget |