Clement Armitage
Sir Clement Armitage | |
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Lieutenant General Clement Armitage in 1937 | |
| Born | 12 December 1881 Honley, West Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 15 December 1973 (aged 92) Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1900–1942 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 1446 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Commands | 1st Infantry Division (1936–38) Staff College, Camberley (1934–1936) 7th Infantry Brigade (1929–1932) Royal School of Artillery (1926–1929) |
| Battles / wars | Second Boer War First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
| Children | Charles Armitage (son) |
General Sir Charles Clement Armitage, KCB, CMG, DSO, DL (12 December 1881 – 15 December 1973) was a British Army officer who commanded 1st Division during the 1930s.