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Andrew Watson
Born (1927-04-09)April 9, 1927
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service 1946–1982
Rank Major-General
Commands held 1st Bn Black Watch
19 Airportable Brigade
Eastern District
Battles/wars Northern Ireland
Awards Companion of the Order of the Bath

Major-General Andrew Linton Watson CB (born 9 April 1927) is a former British Army officer.

Military career[]

Educated at Wellington College, Watson was commissioned into the Black Watch in 1946.[1] He became commanding officer of the 1st Bn Black Watch in 1969 and in that role was deployed to Northern Ireland during the Troubles.[1] He went on to be commander of 19 Airportable Brigade in 1972, British Military Attaché in Washington, D.C. in 1975 and General officer Commanding Eastern District in 1977.[2] His last appointment was as Chief of Staff, Allied Forces Northern Europe in 1980 before retiring in 1982.[1]

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Military offices
Preceded by
David Tabor
General Officer Commanding Eastern District
1977–1980
Succeeded by
Richard Gerrard-Wright
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