Major-General Edward Charles Colville was a senior British Army officer. He commanded a brigade during Operation Plunder, the crossing of the Rhine, in March 1945 during the Second World War. He both planned and executed his brigade's successful attack. After serving as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Far East Land Forces in June 1954 during the Malayan Emergency, he spent three years as General Officer Commanding 51st (Highland) Division in a home defence role.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- September 1, 1905
- Died
- January 10, 1982
