John Yeldham Whitfield
John Yeldham Whitfield | |
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Major General Whitfield during the Second World War. | |
| Born | 11 October 1899 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 23 September 1971 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1955 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 26601 |
| Unit | Queen's Royal Regiment |
| Commands | 2/5th Battalion, Queen's Royal Regiment 15th Infantry Brigade 56th (London) Infantry Division 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath (United States) Order of the Red Star (USSR) |
Major General John Yeldham Whitfield CB, DSO & Bar, OBE (11 October 1899 – 23 September 1971) was a senior British Army officer who commanded the 56th (London) Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign of the Second World War and later the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division.