John Prendergast (British Army officer)
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John Prendergast | |
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November 15, 1910 - February 3, 2008 | |
Place of birth | Lahore, British India |
Allegiance | British Commonwealth |
Years of service | 1929-1955 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Unit | Tochi Rifles Irish Guards, 15th Punjab Rifles |
Commands held | 15th Punjab Rifles |
Battles/wars | Battle of Norway |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order and Bar |
Other work | Restoration, travel writer |
John Prendergast was a British Indian Army and later British Army officer who was awarded the Distinguished Service Order with Bar.
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