Peter de la Billière
Sir Peter de la Billière | |
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| Born | 29 April 1934 Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1992 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 424859 |
| Commands | British Forces Middle East (1990–1991) South East District (1988–90) Headquarters Wales (1985–1987) Director Special Forces (1979–1983) 22 SAS Regiment (1972–1974) |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Malayan Emergency Jebel Akhdar War Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Dhofar Rebellion Falklands War Gulf War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & bar Mentioned in despatches Meritorious Service Cross (Canada) Order of King Abdulaziz, 2nd Class (Saudi Arabia) Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar, , DL (born 29 April 1934) is a former British Army officer who was Director SAS during the Iranian Embassy siege, and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Operation Granby (the Gulf War).