Basil Eugster
General Sir Basil Oscar Paul Eugster, KCB, KCVO, CBE, DSO, MC & Bar (15 August 1914 – 5 April 1984) was a senior British Army officer who served as Commander in Chief, UK Land Forces from 1972 to 1974.
Sir Basil Oscar Paul Eugster | |
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| Born | 15 August 1914 |
| Died | 5 April 1984 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1935–1974 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 65413 |
| Unit | Irish Guards |
| Commands held | UK Land Forces Southern Command British Forces in Hong Kong London District 4th Division 3rd Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion Irish Guards 3rd Battalion Irish Guards |
| Battles/wars | Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star (Austria) |
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