David Lloyd Owen | |
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| Born | 10 October 1917 Hampton, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 5 April 2001 (aged 83) Norwich, Norfolk, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1972 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 74596 |
| Unit | Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) |
| Commands | Near East Land Forces Cyprus District 24th Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion, Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Long Range Desert Group |
| Battles / wars | Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Major General David Lanyon Lloyd Owen, CB, DSO, OBE, MC (10 October 1917 – 5 April 2001) was a British soldier and writer. During the Second World War he commanded the Long Range Desert Group.[1]