Geoffrey Howlett
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Sir Geoffrey Howlett | |
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| Born | 5 February 1930 |
| Died | 21 April 2022 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 411979 |
| Commands | Allied Forces Northern Europe (1986–1989) South East District (1983–1985) Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (1982–1983) 1st Armoured Division (1979–1982) 16th Parachute Brigade (1975–1977) 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (1971–1973) |
| Battles / wars | Malayan Emergency Suez Crisis Cyprus Emergency The Troubles |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Officer of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry Military Cross |
| Relations | Bernard Howlett (father) |
General Sir Geoffrey Hugh Whitby Howlett, KBE, MC (5 February 1930 – 21 April 2022) was a senior British Army officer who was Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces Northern Europe.