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: ''See Charles David Liddell and David Liddell-Grainger for similarly named individuals.'' Major David Liddell, MC (9 January 1917 in Hankow, China — 20 March 2008) was a Scottish soldier, insurance broker and farmer.〔(Obituary in ''The Telegraph Online'' )〕〔(Biodata )〕 A British Army World War II commander awarded an immediate MC for his outstanding service in Italy while serving with the 12th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). On 23 December 1943, he commanded the reinforcements to the Essex 5th Battalion Regiment, which was sent to capture the Italian village of Villa Grande, near Termoli, which was being held by the German 1st Parachute Division.〔(ARmy Rumour SErvice profile )〕 While training he was called to assist with the capture of Rudolf Hess who had landed nearby. ==Family== His wife was Joan Russell,who represented England at squash. She predeceased him, dying in 2004. Liddell was survived by two sons and a daughter.〔(''The Times Online'' obituary, ibid. )〕 His brother was Ian Oswald Liddell VC. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「David Liddell」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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