Rohan Delacombe Politician

Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe KCMG, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (25 October 1906 – 10 November 1991) was a British general officer who commanded the British occupation forces in Berlin from 1959 to 1962 at the height of the Cold War. He was also the last British Governor of Victoria in Australia from 1963 to 1974.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 25, 1906
Birth place
Malta
Nationality
United Kingdom
Date of deathNovember 10, 1991
Place of death
England , United Kingdom , Wiltshire , Shrewton
Resting place
St Mary's Church Maddington

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Office holder

military branch
British Army
military command5th Infantry Brigade
military rank
Major-general (United Kingdom)
military unit
Royal Scots
monarch
Elizabeth II
officeGovernor of Victoria
service end1962
service start1926
successor

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