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Hugh Elles

Born in British India on 27 May 1880, Hugh Elles was the younger son of Lt Gen Sir Edmond Elles.

After the war, he commanded the Tank Corps Training Centre at Bovington from 1919–1923 and was Inspector of Tank Corps at the War Office.

He also commanded the large central depot and workshops established near Bermicourt.



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