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