Terence Otway

Terence Brandram Hastings Otway
Bust of Lt Col Otway DSO at Merville
Born15 June 1914
Cairo, Egypt
Died23 July 2006 (aged 92)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1933−1948
RankLieutenant Colonel
Service number63633
UnitRoyal Ulster Rifles
Commands held9th Parachute Battalion
15th Parachute Battalion
Battles/warsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Service Order
Legion d’Honneur (France)
RelationsJames Hastings Otway (Father)
Corran Purdon (Cousin)

Lieutenant Colonel Terence Brandram Hastings Otway DSO, (15 June 1914 – 23 July 2006) was an officer in the British Army, best known for his role as commander of the paratroop assault on the Merville Battery on D-Day.


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