Desmond Morton

British civil servant
Person human Q5264768
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Desmond Morton

Summary

Desmond Morton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1891[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 31, 1971[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and intelligence officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Desmond Morton was born in London[2].
  • Desmond Morton passed away in London[4].
  • Desmond Morton was born on November 13, 1891[3].
  • Desmond Morton died on July 31, 1971[5].
  • Desmond Morton is buried at Gunnersbury Cemetery[9].
  • Desmond Morton held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Desmond Morton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Desmond Morton's professions included military officer[6].
  • Desmond Morton worked as an intelligence officer[7].
  • Desmond Morton was employed by Secret Intelligence Service[12].
  • Desmond Morton received the Military Cross[13].
  • Desmond Morton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Desmond Morton received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Desmond Morton is recorded as male[16].
  • Desmond Morton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Desmond Morton's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Desmond Morton was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Desmond Morton's family name is recorded as Morton[20].
  • Desmond Morton's given name is recorded as Desmond[21].
  • Desmond Morton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Desmond Morton was born in London[2]. He was born on November 13, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and intelligence officer[7]. Desmond Morton was employed by Secret Intelligence Service[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[13], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1914[25]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1815[28]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Death and Burial

Desmond Morton died on July 31, 1971[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Gunnersbury Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Desmond Morton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Desmond Morton born?

Desmond Morton was born in London[2].

Where did Desmond Morton die?

Desmond Morton died in London[4].

What did Desmond Morton do for work?

Desmond Morton worked as military officer[6] and intelligence officer[7].

What awards did Desmond Morton receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[13], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Desmond
    Family name Morton
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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