Francis Rome
Francis Rome | |
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Group photograph of officers of the 3rd Parachute Brigade in Nazareth, 1947. The brigade's commander, Brigadier Francis Rome, is seated in the centre. | |
| Born | 11 September 1905 |
| Died | 7 February 1985 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1925–1959 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 33750 |
| Commands | British Forces in Berlin (1956–59) 16th Airborne Division (1953–56) 1st Parachute Brigade (1947–48) 3rd Parachute Brigade (1946–47) 111th Indian Infantry Brigade (1944–45) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Major General Francis David Rome, CB, CMG, CBE, DSO (11 September 1905 – 7 February 1985) was a senior officer in the British Army who served as Commandant of the British Sector in Berlin from 1956 to 1959.