HC Deb 08 September 1942 vol 383 c59W
Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for War what appointment is held by Brigadier Lord Rennell of Rodd; and what previous military service he has had?

Sir J. Grigg

Lord Rennell of Rodd is chief political officer, East Africa Command. He was an officer of the Royal Artillery from 1914 to 1918, serving in France, Italy,. Libya, Egypt, Sinai, Palestine and Syria. During the present war he has been employed as a Staff Officer in Nigeria and the Middle East.