Richard Hilton (British Army officer)
Richard Hilton | |
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| Birth name | Richard Hilton |
| Born | 18 January 1894 |
| Died | 26 July 1978 (aged 84) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1913 – 1948 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 1st Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery (1939–1940) Chief Instructor, School of Artillery (1940–1941) Royal Artillery, 15th Infantry Division (Northwestern Europe) (1941–1944) Deputy Head of Mission to Soviet Zone, Germany (1947–1948) Military Attaché to Soviet Union (1947–1948) |
| Known for | Accepted the German surrender in Norway |
| Conflicts | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav |
| Spouse | Phyllis Martha Woodin (m. 1917) |
| Children | Sir Peter Hilton (son) John Hilton (son) |
| Relations | John Edward Hilton (father) |
| Other work | Politicalian, journalist, author |
Major-General Richard Hilton DSO, MC, DFC and Bar (18 January 1894 – 26 July 1978) was a British soldier, pilot, author, and far-right politician who saw active service in both World wars.
He also wrote under the name Zakhmi Dil, the title of a Pathan marching song which means "Wounded Heart".