Philip Walhouse Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode

He served on the Western Front in smaller Cavalry commands receiving little distinction. In 1917 he was transferred to Palestine where he commanded a Cavalry Division at the First Battle Of Gaza and the Second Battle Of Gaza .

When Edmund Allenby took command of the Allied forces in Palestine, Chetwode was promoted to command of the XX Corps . He led the corps with distinction at the Third Battle Of Gaza . He led the main attack at the Battle Of Jerusalem , capturing the city after one day of fighting. The next year he again led his corps with distinction at the Battle Of Megiddo .

After the war Chetwode was made Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief, India .

He was portrayed in '' Lawrence Of Arabia '', albeit very briefly, by John Robinson, during the British staff officer's meeting in Syria .

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