John Strawson | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Major_General_John_Strawson.jpg) Colonel of the Regiment, QRIH | |
| Nickname(s) | General John |
| Born | 1 January 1921[1] Ealing |
| Died | 21 February 2014 (aged 93) Salisbury, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Flag_of_the_British_Army.svg){kind=small} British Army |
| Years of service | 1939– |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | 4th Queen's Own Hussars Queen's Royal Irish Hussars 39 Infantry Brigade Chief of Staff, UKLF |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Greece Operation Crusader Operation Overlord |
| Awards | CBE US Bronze Star |
| Other work | Author |
Major General John Strawson CBE (1 January 1921 – 21 February 2014) was a British Army officer,[2] best known for his service during the Second World War in the Middle East and Italy, and afterwards in Germany and Malaya. Following the amalgamation of the 4th and 8th Hussars as The Queen's Royal Irish Hussars, he commanded the Regiment in Malaysia and Germany. For his leadership during the Borneo campaign he was awarded the O.B.E.
Later he commanded at brigade level and was Chief of Staff, United Kingdom Land Forces. For this latter service he was awarded a C.B.E. He had previously been awarded the US Bronze Star for his leadership during the Italian campaign of 1944–45. In civilian life he became a prolific author, especially on military matters.
- ^ Martell, Paul (1974). World military leaders. Bowker. p. 215. ISBN 0835207854.
- ^ "STRAWSON – Deaths Announcements – Telegraph Announcements". Announcements.telegraph.co.uk. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.