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4 unusual facts about Gerald Templer


Chin Peng

February 7, 1952: Sir Gerald Templer, arrives to take the place of Gurney, and implements harsh measures against the Communists.

Loughgall

In 1947 the estate was purchased from Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer, a descendant of the original owner, by the (then) Ministry of Agriculture.

Malaysian Hockey Confederation

Sir Gerald Templer, the supremo of Malaya and Sir Donald MacGillivray the High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya, were roped in as Patrons.

Special Operations Volunteer Force

After the assassination of the High Commissioner in 1952, Lieutenant General Sir Gerald Templer was sent out to head British operations in Malaya.



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