Tony Hunter-Choat
| Anthony Hunter-Choat | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 January 1936 Purley, London |
| Died | 12 April 2012 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance |
 France United Kingdom Oman |
| Service/branch |
French Foreign Legion (1957–62) British Army (1962–86) Royal Army of Oman (1986–97) |
| Years of service | 1957–1997 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment (1957–62) |
| Commands held | 23 Special Air Service Regiment (1977–83) |
| Battles/wars |
Algerian War Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
| Awards |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire Legion of Honour (France) Médaille militaire (France) Cross for Military Valour (France) Order of Achievement (Oman) |
Anthony "Tony" Hunter-Choat OBE, FRSA (12 January 1936 – 12 April 2012) was a soldier who served in the French Foreign Legion in Algeria where he was awarded the Cross for Military Valour and the Médaille militaire. He later served in the British Army Special Air Service and Sultan of Oman's special forces.[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Brigadier Tony Hunter-Choat". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
- ↑ "Brigadier Anthony Hunter-Choat". Thetimes.co.uk. 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
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