John Henry Anstice

John Henry Anstice

Brigadier John Henry Anstice (born 1897) was an officer in the British Army during World War II.

As part of the Persia and Iraq Command, Brigadier Anstice commanded the 7th Armored Brigade. His unit was assigned to the General Reserve troops.

Command history

* 1940 to 1941 Commanding Officer, 30th Armored Brigade
* 1941 Senior Umpire
* 1941 Special Employment
* 1941 to 1942 Commanding Officer, 7th Armored Brigade, North Africa and Burma
* 1942 Commanding Officer, 7th Armored Brigade Group, Burma, India, and Middle East
* 1942 to 1943 Commanding Officer 7th Armored Brigade, Middle East
* 1944 Commanding Officer, 8th Armored Brigade
* 1944 Head Liaison Officer Headquarters, 21st Army Group, Northwest Europe
* 1944 General Staff Officer 1, Home Forces

References

* [http://www.ordersofbattle.com/PersonData.aspx?PerX=1201 Profile]

ee also

* Iraqforce
* Burma Campaign
** Battle of Yenangyaung


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