Henry Willcox

British Army general (1889-1968)
Person human Q5730180
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Summary

Henry Willcox was born on April 30, 1889[1], in New Zealand[2]. He died on August 15, 1968[3], in Fremantle[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Christchurch[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9], New Zealand[10]
  • Educated at: Royal College of Defence Studies[11]
  • Award received: Military Cross[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], Distinguished Service Order[14], Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Military branch: British Army[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant-general[18]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[19], World War II[20]
  • Family name: Willcox[21]
  • Given name: Henry[22], Beresford[23], Dennitts[24]
  • Allegiance: United Kingdom[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Start of work period: 1946[27]

Why It Matters

Henry Willcox is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Henry Willcox born?

Henry Willcox was born in New Zealand[2].

Where did Henry Willcox die?

Henry Willcox passed away in Fremantle[4].

What did Henry Willcox do for work?

Henry Willcox worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Henry Willcox go to school?

Henry Willcox was educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[11].

What awards did Henry Willcox receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], Distinguished Service Order[14], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[15].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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