Festing, Francis, Sir, 1902-1976
Variant namesFrancis Wogan Festing (Sir) (b. Feb. 28, 1902, Dublin, Ireland-d. Aug. 3, 1976, Northumberland, U.K.) was a field marshal of the British Army and served between 1921 and 1961. During World War II, he was commander of the 2nd Battalion, the 29th Infantry Brigade, and the 36th Division (Burma campaign). Following the War, Field Marshal Festing was a commander in Hong Kong, Egypt, and for the Far East Land Forces. This decorated officer ended his career as Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
From the description of Festing, Francis, Sir, 1902-1976 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10574882
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| referencedIn | General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. FOURTH SEATO CONFERENCE | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. OPERATION, quot;DEEPFREEZE '64quot;Williams Field, Antarctica | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. OPERATION, quot;DEEPFREEZE '64quot;Williams Field, Antarctica | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. DEEP FREEZE quot;64quot; Williams Field | National Archives at College Park |
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Birth 1902-02-28
Death 1976-08-03
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