Hugh William Gough, 4th Viscount Gough, Bt

Baronet

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, MC

Military Cross

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. Born 22 February 1892. Died 4 December 1952.

Educated at Eton College

Eton College

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 and New College, Oxford

New College, Oxford

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 (BA

Bachelor of Arts

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). Lt-Colonel commanding 1st Battalion Irish Guards

Irish Guards

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, served in World War I (wounded, despatches twice, MC) and World War II.

Married, 12 November 1935, Margaretta Elizabeth Maryon-Wilson (died 1977), only daughter of Sir Spencer Maryon-Wilson, 11th Bt.

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