Years of service 1952-1987 Rank Brigadier Name David Edelsten Service/branch British Army | Role Writer Allegiance United Kingdom Education Clifton College | |
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Born 13 March 1933
London, England ( 1933-03-13 ) Commands held 13th/18th Royal Hussars & 3rd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom) Battles/wars Malayan Emergency & The Troubles Other work Director of the Somerset Council on Alcohol and Drugs & writer Died February 2, 2012, Dorset, United Kingdom Books The Nearest Guard: 50, Last Dorset Diaries, Hoof‑Beats Through My Heart, More Dorset Diaries, Autumn Leaves and Gold | ||
David Edelsten (13 March 1933 – 2 February 2012) was an English writer, British Army Brigadier and charity organizer.
Biography
David Edelsten was the second son of Alan & Grace Edelsten. His father, a doctor, used a horse to visit patients. In 1952, after attending Clifton College, he attended Sandhurst and joined the 13th/18th Royal Hussars. He arrived with only his horse. He served in the Malayan Emergency and as a Major was in charge of training from 1966-1967. He was second in command of the 3rd Infantry Brigade during The Troubles and played weekly squash. He began writing in 1991 for twelve years with Country Life. He wrote six books and was a member of the Surtees Society.
References
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