Nigel Poett

Sir Nigel Poett
Brigadier Poett in November 1944
Born(1907-08-20)20 August 1907
Died29 October 1991(1991-10-29) (aged 84)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
RankGeneral
UnitDurham Light Infantry
CommandsFar East Land Forces (1961–63)
Southern Command (1958–61)
Staff College, Camberley (1957–58)
3rd Division (1952–54)
5th Parachute Brigade (1943–46)
11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (1942–43)
Battles / wars
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Order & Bar
Silver Star (United States)

General Sir Joseph Howard Nigel Poett, KCB, DSO & Bar (20 August 1907 – 29 October 1991) was a British Army officer who commanded the 5th Parachute Brigade during the Second World War.