Robert Britten
British Army officer (1922–1995)
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Major-General Robert Wallace Tudor Britten CB MC (28 February 1922 – 11 July 1995)[1] was a British Army officer.
Robert Britten | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 February 1922 |
| Died | 11 July 1995 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 1st Training Regiment Royal Engineers 30th Engineer Brigade West Midlands District |
| Conflicts | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Military Cross |
Military career
Educated at Wellington College and Trinity College, Cambridge, Britten was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1941 during the Second World War.[2] He became commanding officer of 1st Training Regiment Royal Engineers in 1964.[2] He went on to be commander of 30th Engineer Brigade in 1967, Director of Equipment Management (Army) at the Ministry of Defence in 1970 and Deputy Quartermaster-General in 1971.[2] His last appointment was as General Officer Commanding West Midlands District in 1973 before retiring in 1976.[3]
In 1947 he married Elizabeth Mary Jane Davies; they had one son and one daughter.[2]