David Nial Creagh, The O'Morchoe | |
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| Born | 11 May 1928 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 22 November 2019 (aged 91) Gorey, Ireland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1979 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | Royal Army of Oman 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish Rangers 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| Battles/wars | Mau Mau Uprising United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Knight of the Order of Saint Lazarus |
Major-General David Nial Creagh, The O'Morchoe, CB, CBE (17 May 1928 – 22 November 2019), also known as David O'Morchoe, was a British Army officer. The O'Morchoe was a President of the Royal British Legion branch in the Republic of Ireland,[1] and also President of the Leinster Regiment historical association[2][3] and President of the Tipperary Remembrance Trust.[4] He was the hereditary Chief and Prince of the Ó Murchadha (Murphy/Morrow) Sept, a cadet line of the ancient Irish dynasty the Uí Cheinnselaig, who were Kings of Leinster.
- ^ "Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland". Archived from the original on 4 March 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ "Leinster Regiment Association". Archived from the original on 28 January 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
- ^ Hourihane, Anne Marie. "On tour with the Royal British Legion as they bus to see the queen". The Irish Times.
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