Herbert Lumsden | |
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 Lumsden after his promotion to lieutenant-general, 6 September 1942 | |
| Born | 8 April 1897 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 6 January 1945 (aged 47) Lingayen Gulf, Philippines |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 11523 |
| Unit | Royal Horse Artillery 12th Royal Lancers |
| Commands | II Corps (1943) VIII Corps (1943) X Corps (1942) 1st Armoured Division (1941–42) 6th Armoured Division (1941) 28th Armoured Brigade (1940–41) 3rd Motor Machine Gun Brigade (1940) 12th Royal Lancers (1938–40) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Lieutenant-General Herbert William Lumsden, CB, DSO & Bar, MC (8 April 1897 – 6 January 1945) was a senior British Army officer who fought in both the First and Second World Wars. He commanded the 1st Armoured Division in the Western Desert campaign, and later commanded X Corps at the Second Battle of El Alamein, before being relieved by his superior, Lieutenant General Bernard Montgomery. He was killed in action by the Japanese in early 1945, becoming the most senior combat casualty of the British Army of the Second World War.