Lechmere Thomas
Lechmere Thomas | |
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Lechmere (1927) | |
| Born | 20 October 1897 Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Died | 9 May 1981 (aged 83) Saint Peter, Jersey |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1948 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 12601 |
| Unit | East Surrey Regiment Royal Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Commands | 36th Indian Infantry Brigade (1943–1945) 88th Indian Infantry Brigade (1942–1943) 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment (1942) 9th Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (1940–1942) 2nd Battalion, King's African Rifles (1934–1939) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Iraqi revolt against the British Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches |
Major General Lechmere Cay Thomas, CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar (20 October 1897 – 9 May 1981) was a senior British Army officer who fought in both the First and Second World Wars.