Nigel Poett
Sir Nigel Poett | |
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Brigadier Poett in November 1944 | |
| Born | 20 August 1907 |
| Died | 29 October 1991 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Durham Light Infantry |
| Commands | Far East Land Forces (1961–1963) Southern Command (1958–1961) Staff College, Camberley (1957–1958) 3rd Division (1952–1954) 5th Parachute Brigade (1943–1946) 11th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (1942–1943) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Silver Star (United States) |
General Sir Joseph Howard Nigel Poett, KCB, DSO & Bar (20 August 1907 – 29 October 1991) was a British Army officer who commanded the 5th Parachute Brigade during the Second World War.