British military commander, Major general. He began his military career in 1882 as a cavalryman. Following the outbreak of the First World War, Aitken led the first notable incursion into German East Africa at the head of Indian Expeditionary Force B, and was defeated at the Battle of Tanga in early November 1914. The battle is often known as the "battle of the bees" for the swarms of bees that repeatedly interrupted fighting, with both sides fleeing for cover. The German defence forces were led by Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, who never suffered a defeat during the war.
During his final years General Aitken was a prominent local figure in Bath. Because of poor health he spent his final months in Italy and died there suddenly of a heart attack.
Died of a seizure in 1924, age of 63y, on a train in Italy, pg 62 of book 'Tip and Run'
During his final years General Aitken was a prominent local figure in Bath. Because of poor health he spent his final months in Italy and died there suddenly of a heart attack.
Died of a seizure in 1924, age of 63y, on a train in Italy, pg 62 of book 'Tip and Run'
British military commander, Major general. He began his military career in 1882 as a cavalryman. Following the outbreak of the First World War, Aitken led the first notable incursion into German East Africa at the head of Indian Expeditionary Force B, and was defeated at the Battle of Tanga in early November 1914. The battle is often known as the "battle of the bees" for the swarms of bees that repeatedly interrupted fighting, with both sides fleeing for cover. The German defence forces were led by Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, who never suffered a defeat during the war.
During his final years General Aitken was a prominent local figure in Bath. Because of poor health he spent his final months in Italy and died there suddenly of a heart attack.
Died of a seizure in 1924, age of 63y, on a train in Italy, pg 62 of book 'Tip and Run'
During his final years General Aitken was a prominent local figure in Bath. Because of poor health he spent his final months in Italy and died there suddenly of a heart attack.
Died of a seizure in 1924, age of 63y, on a train in Italy, pg 62 of book 'Tip and Run'
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In loving memory of
Arthur Edward Aitken
Brigadier General I.A.
Born London May 25. 1861
Died Rome March 29. 1924
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