Thomas Riddell-Webster

General Sir Thomas Sheridan Riddell-Webster, GCB, DSO, DL (12 February 1886 – 25 May 1974) was a British Army officer who served as Quartermaster-General to the Forces during the Second World War.

Sir Thomas Riddell-Webster
Born(1886-02-12)12 February 1886
St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Died25 May 1974(1974-05-25) (aged 88)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Years of service1905–1946
RankGeneral
Service number1505
UnitCameronians
Commands heldSouthern Command, India
Poona (Independent) Brigade Area
2nd Battalion, Cameronians
Battles/wars
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches
Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy
Croix de Guerre (France)
Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)
RelationsAlexander Sprot (father-in-law)
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