The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Major-General Edward Riou Benson

Benson

Edward Riou, Major-General

(1903 – 1985) (Royal Artillery)

 
Commanding Officer 76th Anti-Aircraft Brigade
 
Commander Royal Artillery, 52nd Infantry Division
 
Commander Royal Artillery 51st Infantry Division
1948
- 1950
Deputy Director of the British Military Government Berlin
1951
- 1953
General Officer Commanding 4th Anti-Aircraft Group
1953
- 1954
Special employment
1954
- 1957
Chief of Staff, Middle East Land Forces
1957
Retired
1960
- 1965
Colonel Commandant, Royal Artillery