Noel Money
British general
Brigadier-General Noel Ernest Money, (17 March 1867 – 30 May 1941) was a senior officer in the British Army during the First World War.
Born in Canada but then educated and residing in England, Money first served in a militia infantry battalion. He transferred to a regular infantry battalion, before resigning and joining the Shropshire Yeomanry. He served in the Second Boer War and the First World War, being appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George and the Distinguished Service Order and Bar, for a second award.
In later life he returned to Canada becoming a hotelier and golf course owner. He was also the President of his local board of trade.
Early life
Noel Ernest Money was born in Montreal, Canada, on 17 March 1867, the eldest son of Captain Albert William Money of the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment. The family moved to Weybridge in England and Money was educated at Radley College, and Christ Church, University of Oxford.
Military career
Second Boer War
In May 1886 Money became a militia officer in the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In November 1888, as a regular army officer, he transferred to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, with the rank of second lieutenant.
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