Edward Burke-Gaffney
| Edward Burke-Gaffney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 1981 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1920-1954 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Aldershot District |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Major-General Edward Sebastian Burke-Gaffney (1900 – 1981) was a British Army officer who commanded Aldershot District.
Military career
Burke-Gaffney was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1920.[1] In 1933 he became the Officer Commanding the Gentleman Cadets at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.[2] He served in World War II as a staff officer responsible for co-ordination and supply at Army Headquarters in India.[3] After the War became a brigadier at Scottish Command.[2] He was appointed General Officer Commanding Aldershot District in 1953 and retired in 1954.[2]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31988. p. 7742. 21 July 1920. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- 1 2 3 Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
- ↑ Generals.dk
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Eldridge |
GOC Aldershot District 1953–1954 |
Succeeded by Douglas Campbell |
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