Douglas Darling | |
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Born | Bengal Presidency, British India | 3 October 1914
Died | 28 December 1978 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England | (aged 64)
Buried | Hullavington, Wiltshire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1934–1968 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 63638 |
Unit | Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
Commands | 7th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) 133rd Infantry Brigade 53rd (Welsh) Division/District Wales |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross & Bar |
Relations | General Sir Kenneth Darling (brother) |
Major General Douglas Lyall Darling CB, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar (3 October 1914 – 28 December 1978) was a British Army officer who was highly decorated for gallantry and leadership during the Second World War.