John Shea (Indian Army officer)

Sir John Shea
General Sir John Shea
Born17 January 1869
St John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Died1 May 1966(1966-05-01) (aged 97)
Fulham, London, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1888–1932
RankGeneral
Commands151st Brigade
30th Division
60th Division
3rd (Indian) Division
Central Provinces District
Eastern Command, India
Battles / wars
Awards

General Sir John Stuart Mackenzie Shea, GCB, KCMG, DSO (17 January 1869 – 1 May 1966) was a British officer in the Indian Army.[1] During the First World War, he held senior commands on the Western Front and the Middle Eastern theatre.

  1. ^ "Obituary: Gen. Sir John Shea – Indian Army and the Scouts". The Times. 2 May 1966. p. 12.