Denis Ormerod

Brigadier

Denis Ormerod

CBE
BornFebruary 17, 1922
Ireland, United Kingdom
DiedFebruary 11, 2005(2005-02-11) (aged 82)
High Halden, Kent, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
RankBrigadier
UnitBritish Indian Army, Royal Irish Fusiliers
CommandsUlster Defence Regiment
AwardsCBE
Spouse(s)Frances M. S. Turner

Denis Leonard Ormerod CBE (February 17, 1922 – February 11, 2005) was a career soldier in the British Army.

He was appointed Brigadier Ulster Defence Regiment in July 1971. He was the first Roman Catholic commander of the regiment, which was drawn mainly from the Protestant community of Northern Ireland.[1]

  1. ^ Ryder, Chris. The Ulster Defence Regiment: An Instrument of Peace?, p. 43. 1991 ISBN 0-413-64800-1.