
British World War II Army commander (1884–1981)
1884 — 1981
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British World War II Army commander (1884–1981)
Born
June 21, 1884
Died
1981 (age ~97)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military officer
1884
Born in Aldershot (1884-06-21)
1947
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
1981
Died in Marrakesh
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Field Marshal Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, was a British Indian Army commander who saw active service during the world wars. A career soldier who spent much of his military career in India, he rose to become commander-in-chief of the Indian Army by early 1941 during the Second World War. In July 1941 he was appointed commander-in-chief of the Middle East Theatre, but after initial successes, the war in North Africa turned against the British-led forces under his command and he was relieved of the post in August 1942 during the North African campaign.
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Field Marshal Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, was a British Indian Army commander who saw active service during the world wars. A career soldier who spent much of his military career in India, he rose to become commander-in-chief of the Indian Army by early 1941 during the Second World War. In July
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
Claude Auchinleck was born on June 21, 1884.
Claude Auchinleck died in 1981, at approximately 97 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — June 21, 1884
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
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You led when it mattered most. We remember.
— a veteran
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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