Cyril Noyes
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| Sir Cyril Noyes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 February 1885 |
| Died | 1946 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Indian Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
2nd Indian Brigade North Western Army |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire Military Cross |
General Sir Cyril Dupré Noyes KCSI CB CIE MC (13 February 1885 – 1946) was a British officer in the Indian Army.
Military career
Noyes joined the Royal Garrison Artillery but transferred to the 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Rajput Light Infantry.[1] He became Commander of 2nd Indian Brigade in 1935.[2] He served in World War II as Deputy Quartermaster-General at Army Headquarters India from 1939, as Director of Movements & Quartering at Army Headquarters, India from 1940 and as a District Commander in India from 1941.[2] He went on to be Quartermaster-General at Army Headquarters, India in 1942 and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief North Western Army in 1942.[2] He retired in 1943 and died in 1946.[2]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28220. p. 835. 2 February 1909. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Generals.dk
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Alan Hartley |
GOC-in-C, North Western Army, India 1942 – 1943 |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Quinan |
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