Arthur Patterson
| Arthur Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1972 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 17th Gurkha Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Malayan Emergency Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
Major-General Arthur Gordon Patterson CB DSO OBE MC is a former British Army officer who commanded 17th Gurkha Division.
Military career
Patterson was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1938.[1] He served in World War II with the 6th Gurkha Rifles being awarded the Military Cross for his exploits in Burma in May 1945.[2] In 1951 he was deployed to Malaya at the height of the Malayan Emergency for which he was appointed MBE.[3] He was later given command of a battalion of his Regiment and appointed OBE for further service in Malaya.[4] In 1964, as a temporary Brigadier during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation, he took part in the response to the Brunei Revolt rounding up escaped rebel leaders in the swamps and jungles over a wide area of North Borneo for which he was awarded the DSO.[5] He was appointed General Officer Commanding 17th Gurkha Division in December 1965 and Director of Military Training in June 1969 before retiring in 1972.[6]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 34477. p. 589. 28 January 1938. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37091. p. 2651. 24 May 1945. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 39361. p. 5431. 19 October 1951. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 42237. p. 8941. 27 December 1960. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 43244. p. 1343. 11 February 1964. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
- ↑ Army Commands
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter Hunt |
General Officer Commanding 17th Gurkha Division 1965–1969 |
Succeeded by Derek Horsford |