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Major-General Robert Elliot "Roy" Urquhart, was a British Army officer who saw service during the Second World War and Malayan Emergency. He became prominent for his role as General Officer Commanding the 1st Airborne Division, which fought with great distinction, although suffering very severe casualties, in the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.

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Roy Urquhart

British military officer (1901–1988)

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Occupation: military officer
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: November 28, 1901
Died: December 13, 1988

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