Formerly with the Shanghai Defence Force Ko military eleeles ever Major-General Lord Gort.
Military Sceretary'to the Se of, State for 'The appointment is regarded particularly, timely, and Lord. Gort hould render invaluable service to the War Ofc, as he was' Chiet-ot-Slatt of the Shanghai' Defence Force Ju. 3027, the 'Times," in a leading article, also applauds the appointment as probable indication of the Intention of {he Secretary of State for War, Mr. Leslie' Hore: Belisha, to quicken tke advancement of promising young femicers such as Lord Gort, 'Asa military affeer, Lord Gort will advise on promotions' and appotntments, "te was made a Majorcenral Fast your at the comparatively arly age of 49.—Reuter.
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