George Collingwood
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| Sir George Collingwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 |
| Died | 1986 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1923 - 1961 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
23rd Infantry Brigade 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division Singapore District Scottish Command |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Military career
Educated at West Downs School,[1] Richard Collingwood was commissioned into the Cameronians in 1923.[2]
He served during the Second World War, in the Middle East and Burma and was Commander of 23rd Infantry Brigade in Burma in 1945.[2] He went on to be General Officer Commanding 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division and Lowland District between 1952 and 1955.[2] He then became Commander Singapore District from 1957.[2] In 1958 he became General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Scottish Command and Governor of Edinburgh Castle; he retired in 1961.[2]
George Collingwood's papers have been archived at Lilburn Tower,[3] his family home in Northumberland.[2]
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Horatius Murray |
GOC-in-C Scottish Command 1958–1961 |
Succeeded by Sir William Turner |
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