Jack d'Avigdor-Goldsmid
| Sir James d'Avigdor-Goldsmid, Bt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 December 1912 |
| Died | 6 September 1987 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
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| Service/branch |
 British Army
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| Years of service | 1932–1968 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Service number | 53668 |
| Commands held | 20th Armoured Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
Major-General Sir James Arthur "Jack" d'Avigdor-Goldsmid, 3rd Baronet, CB, OBE, MC (19 December 1912 – 6 September 1987) was a British Army officer and British Conservative politician. He was a member of the prominent Anglo-Jewish d'Avigdor-Goldsmid family, and his brother Sir Henry d'Avigdor-Goldsmid, 2nd Baronet was also a Member of Parliament.
D'Avigdor-Goldsmid was born on 19 December 1912 and was the younger son of Sir Osmond d'Avigdor-Goldsmid, 1st Baronet. He was educated at Harrow School.
Having attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, d'Avigdor-Goldsmid was commissioned into the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards on 1 September 1932 as a second lieutenant. He was promoted to lieutenant on 1 September 1935. He was appointed adjutant on 14 October 1937. He was promoted to captain on 1 September 1940. As a captain (temporary major) he participated in the D-Day landings of the Second World War.
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