Philip Roberts (British Army officer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Philip Roberts (British Army officer)

British Army general

Date of Birth: 05-Nov-1906

Place of Birth: Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

Date of Death: 05-Nov-1997

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Major General George Philip Bradley Roberts, (5 November 1906 – 5 November 1997), better known as "Pip", was a senior officer of the British Army who served with distinction during the Second World War, most notably as General Officer Commanding of the 11th Armoured Division (nicknamed the "Black Bull") throughout the campaign in Northwestern Europe from June 1944 until Victory in Europe Day in May 1945.