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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 by
The Earl Stanhope
Succeeded by
Herwald Ramsbotham
Personal details
Born
Philip Albert Gustave David Sassoon
(1888-12-04)4 December 1888 Paris, France
Died
3 June 1939(1939-06-03) (aged 50) London, England
Parent(s)
Edward Sassoon Aline Caroline de Rothschild
Alma mater
Christ Church, Oxford
Civilian awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Military service
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Branch/service
British Army Auxiliary Air Force
Rank
Squadron Leader
Commands
No. 601 (County of London) Squadron (1929–31)
Battles/wars
First World War
Military awards
Companion 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)
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