David O'Morchoe
David Nial Creagh, The O'Morchoe | |
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| Born | 11 May 1928 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 22 November 2019 (aged 91) Gorey, Ireland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1979 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | Royal Army of Oman 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish Rangers 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| Battles / wars | Mau Mau Uprising United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Knight of the Order of Saint Lazarus |
Major-General David Nial Creagh, The O'Morchoe, CB, CBE (17 May 1928 – 22 November 2019), also known as David O'Morchoe, was a British Army officer. The O'Morchoe was a President of the Royal British Legion branch in the Republic of Ireland, and also President of the Leinster Regiment historical association and President of the Tipperary Remembrance Trust. He was the hereditary Chief and Prince of the Ó Murchadha (Murphy/Morrow) Sept, a cadet line of the ancient Irish dynasty the Uí Cheinnselaig, who were Kings of Leinster.