Richard Hilton (British Army officer)
Richard Hilton | |
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| Birth name | Richard Hilton |
| Born | 18 January 1894 Rawalpindi, British India |
| Died | 26 July 1978 (aged 84) Buckingham Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire, England |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1913 - 1948 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 1st Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery (1939-1940) Chief Instructor, School of Artillery (1940-1941) Royal Artillery, 15th Infantry Division (Northwestern Europe) (1941-1944) Deputy Head of Mission to Soviet Zone, Germany (1947-1948) Military Attaché to Soviet Union (1947-1948) |
| Known for | Accepted the German surrender in Norway |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav |
| Spouse(s) | Phyllis Martha Woodin (m. 1917) |
| Children | Sir Peter Hilton (son) John Hilton (son) |
| Relations | John Edward Hilton (father) |
| Other work | Politicalian, journalist, author |
Major-General Richard Hilton DSO, MC, DFC and Bar (18 January 1894 – 26 July 1978) was a British soldier, pilot, author, and failed far right politician who saw active service in both World wars.
He also wrote under the name Zakhmi Dil, the title of a Pathan marching song which means "Wounded Heart".