Hubert Essame
Hubert Essame | |
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| Born | 24 December 1896 St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England |
| Died | 2 March 1976 (aged 79) West Wittering, West Sussex, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1949 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 5114 |
| Unit | Northamptonshire Regiment |
| Commands | 214th Infantry Brigade (1942–1945) 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (1941–1942) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Major General Hubert Essame, CBE, DSO, MC (24 December 1896 – 2 March 1976) was a British Army officer who fought in the First and Second World Wars. He was also a military lecturer, historian and broadcaster.