Charles Bullen-Smith

Bullen-Smith was commissioned into the King's Own Scottish Borderers during the First World War.[1] He became commanding officer of the 1st Battalion the King's Own Scottish Borderers in 1940 during the Second World War.[2] He went on to be commander of the 219th Independent Brigade in June 1941, Commandant of Senior Officers' School in November 1941 and General Officer Commanding 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division in May 1942.[2] After that he became General Officer Commanding 51st (Highland) Division in North-West Europe in August 1943 and led the division during the Normandy landings.[3] After leading an unsuccessful operation to raid the Colombelles factory area on 10-11 July 1944,[3] he was relieved of his command and, instead, became Deputy Director of Military Training at the War Office in August 1944.[2] He retired in July 1946[4] and, having attained the age limit, ceased to belong to the Reserve of Officers on 23 October 1956.[5]