George Draffen
George Draffen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1899 |
| Died | 17 February 1986 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
Colonel George William Charles Draffen DSO (12 May 1899 – 17 February 1986) was a British Army officer who saw action during the Second World War.
Military career[]
Draffen was confirmed as a lieutenant in the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) on 20 December 1920.[1] He became commanding officer of his regiment in 1940[2] and went to be commander of 26th Armoured Brigade in 1943 during the North African campaign of the Second World War.[3] He served as colonel of the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) from 1954 to 1959 when the regiment amalgamated with the 1st King's Dragoon Guards to form the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and then served as colonel of the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards from 1961 to 1964.[4]
References[]
- ^ "No. 32234". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 February 1921. p. 1446.
- ^ "2nd Dragoon Guards' (Queen's Bays) Commanding Officers". British Empire. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Draffen, George William Charles". Generals.dk. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards". regiments.org. Archived from the original on 8 February 2006. Retrieved 26 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
External links[]
Categories:
- 1899 births
- 1986 deaths
- Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
- 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) officers
- British Army personnel of World War II