John Longley
| Sir John Longley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1867 |
| Died | February 1953 (aged 85–86) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service |
1887–1920 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | East Surrey Regiment |
| Commands held |
1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment 82nd Brigade 10th (Irish) Division 44th (Home Counties) Division |
| Battles/wars |
Second Boer War World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in despatches (10) |
Major General Sir John Raynsford Longley KCMG CB (1867 – February 1953) was a senior British Army officer who reached high command during World War I.
Military career
Educated at Cheltenham College,[1] Longley was commissioned into the East Surrey Regiment in 1887 and served in the Second Boer War.[2] He was appointed Commanding Officer of 1st East Surreys and went to France in August 1914 at the start of World War I and fought in the Battle of Mons, Battle of Le Cateau, Battle of the Marne, Battle of the Aisne, Battle of La Bassée and Battle of Armentières.[1] He was appointed Commander of 82nd Infantry Brigade early in 1915 and General Officer Commanding 10th (Irish) Division in December 1915[3] before becoming General Officer Commanding the 44th Home Counties Division in 1919 before retiring in 1920.[2]
He was recalled at the start of World War II and served in Dover Garrison.[1]
Honours and Awards
 | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) | |
| Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) | ||
 | Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) | |
 | Queen's South Africa Medal | With four clasps |
 | 1914 Star | With clasp 5th Aug - 22nd Nov 1914 |
 | British War Medal | |
 | Victory Medal | With palm for Mentioned in Dispatches |
 | Defence Medal | |
_ribbon.png){kind=small} | War Medal 1939–1945 | |
 | King George V Coronation Medal | 1911 |
 | King George V Silver Jubilee Medal | 1935 |
 | King George VI Coronation Medal | 1937 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal | 1953 |
 | Grand Officer of the Order of the Nile (Egypt) | |
 | Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Italy) |
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bryan Mahon |
General Officer Commanding the 10th (Irish) Division 1915–1919 |
Succeeded by George Gorringe |