Denis Bernard (British Army officer)

Sir Denis Bernard
Born22 October 1882[1][2]
St George Hanover Square, London, England
DiedAugust 25, 1956(1956-08-25) (aged 73)
Galway, Ireland
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1902–1941
RankLieutenant General
Service number6014[3]
UnitRifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
Royal Ulster Rifles
Commands3rd Division
1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Distinguished Service Order

Lieutenant General Sir Denis John Charles Kirwan Bernard, KCB, CMG, DSO (22 October 1882 – 25 August 1956) was a British Army officer who commanded the 3rd Infantry Division shortly before the outbreak of World War II. He was also Governor of Bermuda and General Officer Commanding the Bermuda Garrison.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Obituary: Lt.-Gen. Sir Denis Bernard – Former Governor of Bermuda". The Times. 27 August 1956. p. 12.
  2. ^ UK, British Army Lists, 1882–1962
  3. ^ "No. 35348". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 November 1941. p. 6621.