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Person: Down, Ernest Edward |
Name | Down, Ernest Edward |
Description | A senior officer of the British Army who was commissioned into the Dorset Regiment in 1923. During WW2 he served as commander of the 2nd Parachute Brigade, General Officer Commanding 1st Airborne Division, 9th Indian Airborne Division and 2nd Indian Airborne Division. |
Lived | Born 10 Feb 1902, Died 15 Feb 1980 |
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