Percy Hobart
Major-General Sir Percy Cleghorn Stanley Hobart, KBE, CB, DSO, MC (14 June 1885 – 19 February 1957), also known as "Hobo", was a British military engineer noted for his command of the 79th Armoured Division during the Second World War. He was responsible for many of the specialised armoured vehicles ("Hobart's Funnies") that took part in the invasion of Normandy and later actions.
Sir Percy Hobart | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Hobo" |
| Born | 14 June 1885 Naini Tal, British India |
| Died | 19 February 1957 (aged 71) Farnham, Surrey, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1902–1946 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Service number | 23838 |
| Unit | Royal Engineers Royal Tank Regiment |
| Commands held | Specialised Armour Development Establishment 79th Armoured Division 11th Armoured Division Mobile Division (Egypt) 2nd Battalion, Royal Tank Corps |
| Battles/wars | North-West Frontier First World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (9) Legion of Merit (United States) |
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