Bernard Campbell Fletcher

Bernard Campbell Fletcher

Bernard Campbell Fletcher DSO, MC (born 1898) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II.

During the East African Campaign, Fletcher commanded both the Indian 10th Infantry Brigade and the Indian 9th Infantry Brigade, both of the Indian 5th Infantry Division. From 21 January 1941 to 20 March, Lieutenant-Colonel Fletcher was the acting commanding officer of the Indian 10th Infantry Brigade. From 13 April, Brigadier Fletcher was the commanding officer of the Indian 9th Infantry Brigade. For his service during the East African campaign Fletcher was awarded the DSO. [LondonGazette |issue=35396 |date=26 December 1941 |startpage=7333 |endpage= |supp=y |accessdate=2008-06-23]

Fletcher retired from the army on 3 September 1948 and was granted the honourary rank of brigadier. [LondonGazette |issue=38394|date=31 August 1948 |startpage=4808 |endpage= |supp=y |accessdate=2008-06-23]

Command history

* Acting Commanding Officer, Indian 10th Infantry Brigade, Indian 5th Infantry Division, Sudan - 1941
* Commanding Officer, Indian 9th Infantry Brigade, Indian 5th Infantry Division, Eritrea - 1941 to 1942
* Commanding Officer, Sub-Area, Middle East - 1942 to 1943
* Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster-General - 1943 to 1944

ee also

* East African Campaign

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