Charles Huxtable

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General Sir Charles Huxtable is a former commander-in-chief, United Kingdom Land Forces. He served in Korea, Cyprus, Oman, Northern Ireland and Hong Kong before retiring in September 1990.[1]

Huxtable was awarded the OBE for service in Northern Ireland during the period 1 August 1971 to 31 October 1971.[2] He served as Commander Land Forces (Northern Ireland) from 22 October 1980[3] - 19 January 1982[4]

Notes

  1. Charles Oulton, Where will all the Cold warriors go? ; Army officers are now fighting job insecurity. Charles Oulton meets couples in the front line, The Independent, 1 July 1990.
  2. London Gazette, No. 45598, p.1895, 15 February 1972.
  3. London Gazette, Supplement 16340, 25 November 1980, p.2.
  4. London Gazette, Supplement 795, 18 January 1982, p.7.