Royal Field Artillery

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The Royal Field Artillery (RFA) of the British Army provided close artillery support for the infantry. It came into being when created as a separate entity from the Royal Artillery on 1 July 1899, and was re-amalgamated into the Royal Artillery in 1924. The Royal Field Artillery was the largest arm of the artillery. It was responsible for the medium calibre guns and howitzers deployed close to the front line and was reasonably mobile. It was organised into brigades, attached to divisions or higher formations.

Notable members

Ernest Wright Alexander, Victoria Cross recipient.

Colin Gubbins, (1896–1976) prime mover of the Special Operations Executive (SOE).

Arthur G. Hobbs, driver, Distinguished Conduct Medal recipient.

Dar Lyon, (1898–1964) first-class cricketer.

Donald McLeod (1882–1917), represented Scotland at football

Cecil Patteson Nickalls, D.S.O. (1877-1925) was a champion polo player who took his own life with a gun on April 7, 1925.

Herbert George Robinson, was a Bombardier, Distinguished Conduct Medal recipient.

Alfred William Saunders, (1888–1930) World War I flying ace.

Garth Neville Walford, Victoria Cross recipient.

Francis Wallington, first recipient of the Military Cross four times.

Norman Manley, (1893–1969) first Premier of Jamaica, serving from 14 August 1959 to 29 April 1962

References

Royal Field Artillery Wikipedia

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