Merton Beckwith-Smith
Merton Beckwith-Smith | |
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Beckwith-Smith c. 1940 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Becky" |
| Born | 11 July 1890 Chelsea, London, England |
| Died | 11 November 1942 (aged 52) Karenko Concentration Camp, Taiwan |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1942 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Service number | 18095 |
| Unit | Coldstream Guards Welsh Guards |
| Commands | 18th Infantry Division (1940–1942) 1st Guards Brigade (1939–1940) 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards (1932–1934) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (2) Croix de guerre (France) |
| Alma mater | Eton College Christ Church, Oxford |
Major-General Merton Beckwith-Smith, DSO, MC (11 July 1890 – 11 November 1942) was a senior British Army officer during both the First and Second World Wars.