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Orde Wingate
- Active
- 1921 — 1944-03-24
About
British Army officer, creator of the Chindit mission in World War II (1903–1944)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Orde Wingate
- Born
- 1903-02-26
- Died
- 1944-03-24
- Occupation
- army officer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Nainital
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLorna Elizabeth Margaret PatersonFrom 1935-01-24
Family
- FatherGeorge Wingate
- MotherMary Ethel Stanley Orde-Browne
- ChildOrde Jonathan Wingate
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Distinguished Service Order | Received |
Education
- Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
- SOAS, University of London
- Charterhouse School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q451466 ↗
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