| Sir Ralph Eastwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1890 |
| Died | 1959 (aged 68–69) (aged 68 or 69) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
RMC Sandhurst 4th Division Northern Command |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Ralph Eastwood KCB DSO MC (1890–1959) was a British Army General during World War II.
Military career[]
Ralph Eastwood was commissioned into the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) in 1910.[1] After serving in World War I, he went on to become Commandant of the Royal Military College Sandhurst in 1938.[2]
He served in World War II becoming General Officer Commanding 4th Division. In 1941 he was appointed General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command.[2] He went on to be Governor of Gibraltar in 1944 and retired from the British Army in 1947.[3]
He was also Colonel Commandant of 1st Bn the Rifle Brigade.[4]
References[]
- ↑ "No. 28346". 8 March 1910. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28346/page/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Farahardupre
- ↑ "No. 37969". 30 May 1947. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37969/page/
- ↑ "No. 36973". 6 March 1945. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36973/page/
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