John Akehurst (British Army officer)
Sir John Akehurst | |
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| Born | 12 February 1930 Chatham, Kent, England |
| Died | 20 February 2007 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1947–1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 407732 |
| Commands | Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe UK Field Army Staff College, Camberley 4th Armoured Division Dhofar Brigade 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Malayan Emergency Dhofar Rebellion |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches |
General Sir John Bryan Akehurst, KCB, CBE (12 February 1930 – 20 February 2007) was a British Army officer who rose to be Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.