Arthur Percival

Arthur Percival was a British Field Marshal and General who served in both World War I and World War II. He is best known for his leadership of the British forces during the Malayan Campaign. Percival was born in London, England, and educated at the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. He served in several military campaigns, including the Battle of Gallipoli and the Battle of Singapore. Percival was knighted in 1943 for his services to the British Army. He died in 1966 at the age of 73.