Colin Muir Barber Military person

Sir Colin Muir Barber, KBE, CB, DSO and bar (Birkenhead 27 June 1897 – 5 May 1964), was a British General who commanded the 15th (Scottish) Division during their actions across north west Europe in World War II. Barber was reputed to be the tallest officer in the British Army (at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)) and thus earned the ironic nickname, "Tiny".

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 27, 1897
Birth place
Birkenhead
Date of deathMay 05, 1964

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Military person

award
Croix de guerre
Order of the Bath
Mentioned in dispatches
Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Order of the Crown (Belgium)
Medal bar
military operations
Waziristan
Operation Overlord
Rhineland
World War II
World War I
military branch
Army Reserve (United Kingdom)
military command
15th (Scottish) Division
46th (Highland) Infantry Brigade
Scottish Command and Governor of Edinburgh Castle
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