Nigel Poett
General Sir Joseph Howard Nigel Poett, KCB, DSO & Bar (20 August 1907 – 29 October 1991) was a British Army officer who commanded the 5th Parachute Brigade during the Second World War.
Sir Nigel Poett | |
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Brigadier Poett conferring with General Sir Bernard Montgomery. Poett had just been decorated by the Commander of the United States First Army, General Omar Bradley on behalf of President Roosevelt at General Montgomery's Headquarters in Normandy. | |
| Born | 20 August 1907 |
| Died | 29 October 1991 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Durham Light Infantry |
| Commands held | Far East Land Forces (1961–63) Southern Command (1958–61) Staff College, Camberley (1957–58) 3rd Division (1952–54) 5th Parachute Brigade (1943–46) 11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (1942–43) |
| Battles/wars | North-West Frontier Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Silver Star (United States) |
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