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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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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