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The Right Honourable
Sir Philip Sassoon
Bt GBE CMG
Sir Philip Sassoon as a staff officer during the First World War
First Commissioner of Works
In office
27 May 1937 – 3 June 1939
Preceded byThe Earl Stanhope
Succeeded byHerwald Ramsbotham
Personal details
Born
Philip Albert Gustave David Sassoon

(1888-12-04)4 December 1888
Paris, France
Died3 June 1939(1939-06-03) (aged 50)
London, England
Parent(s)Edward Sassoon
Aline Caroline de Rothschild
Alma materChrist Church, Oxford
Civilian awardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Auxiliary Air Force
RankSquadron Leader
CommandsNo. 601 (County of London) Squadron (1929–31)
Battles/warsFirst World War
Military awardsCompanion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight of the Legion of Honour (France)
Officer of the Order of the Black Star (France)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Officer of the Order of the Crown (Belgium)
Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

Sir Philip Albert Gustave David Sassoon, 3rd Baronet, GBE, CMG (4 December 1888 – 3 June 1939) was a British politician, art collector, and socialite, entertaining many celebrity guests at his homes, Port Lympne Mansion, Kent, and Trent Park, North London. He served as a staff officer during the First World War, from July 1914 to November 1918.

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