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Person: Hopkinson, George Frederick
Name Hopkinson, George Frederick
Description A senior British Army officer who received the Military Cross during WW1 and commanded the 1st Airborne Division during WW2, where he was killed in action in Italy in September 1943. He was the only British airborne general to be killed during the conflict.
Lived Born 14 Dec 1895, Died 09 Sep 1943
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945