Walter Venning
General Sir Walter King Venning, GCB, CMG, CBE, MC (17 January 1882 – 19 June 1964) was a British Army officer and administrator who served in both World Wars. Known for his competency as an administrator, he served as Quartermaster-General to the Forces from 1939 to 1942 and Director General of the British Supply Mission in Washington, D.C. from 1942 to 1945.
Sir Walter Venning | |
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Born | London, England | 17 January 1882
Died | 19 June 1964 82) Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England | (aged
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1901–1946 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd (Rawalpindi) Infantry Brigade (1931–34) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
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