Person Open DS/UK/11747 Gracey; Sir; Douglas David (1894-1964); KCB KCIE CBE MC; British Indian Army officer Gracey Douglas David Sir 1894-1964 British Indian Army officer Male

General Sir Douglas David Gracey, KCB KCIE CBE MC* (1894–1964) was a British Indian Army officer in both the First and Second World Wars. He also fought in French Indochina and was the second Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army. Gracey held this latter office from 11 February 1948 until his retirement on 16 January 1951. Born to English parents living in India, he was educated in English schools before returning to India to serve in the military there. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 1/28/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 6d977ddb-2f8a-44f8-9e80-f28b4d6abbb5