Frederick Alfred Pile
Sir Frederick Pile | |
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Sir Frederick Pile in 1937 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Tim" |
| Born | 14 September 1884 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 14 November 1976 (aged 92) London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1904−1945 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 3052 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery Royal Tank Regiment |
| Commands | Anti-Aircraft Command (1939–1945) 1st Anti-Aircraft Division (1937–1939) Canal Brigade (1932–1936) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Order of the White Eagle |
General Sir Frederick Alfred Pile, 2nd Baronet, GCB, DSO, MC (14 September 1884 – 14 November 1976) was a senior British Army officer who served in both World Wars. In the Second World War he was General Officer Commanding Anti-Aircraft Command, one of the elements that protected Britain from aerial attack.