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Hugh Turnbull

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Turnbull in 1947

Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Hugh Stephenson Turnbull KCVO KBE KPM (25 August 1882 – 9 January 1973) was a British Army officer and senior police officer. His army commands included 2/7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders.[1] He served as Commissioner of the City of London Police from 1925 to April 1950.[2][3]

He is the father of Lt. Col. John Turnbull, who was awarded the Military Cross for his engagement in Tunisia.[4]

References

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  1. ^ 'Gordon Highlanders Officers Reunion', Aberdeen Press and Journal, 7 February 1938, page8
  2. ^ The Tatler, 19 October 1949, page 32
  3. ^ Pathé, British. "Police Parade". www.britishpathe.com. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Lieutenant-Colonel John Turnbull". The Daily Telegraph. 15 July 2004. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
Police appointments
Preceded by Commissioner of the City of London Police
1925–1950
Succeeded by