Major-General Douglas Edward Cayley, was a British Army officer of the First World War who played an important part in the evacuation of soldiers from Gallipoli.
Occupation
military personnel
Born
July 15, 1870
Died
December 19, 1951
Overview
Major General Douglas Edward Cayley, (15 July 1870 – 19 December 1951) was a British Army officer of the First World War who played an important part in the evacuation of soldiers from Gallipoli.
Family
Douglas Edward Cayley was a son of Henry Cayley, who served as a medical officer in the British army in India. Among his siblings were Major General Sir Walter de Sausmarez Cayley (1863–1952) and Rear Admiral Henry Priaulx Cayley (1877–1942).
His son Richard Douglas Cayley (1907–1943) was a distinguished submarine officer during the Second World War.
Personal life
Douglas Edward Cayley was born in India, where his father was serving, on 15 July 1870. He was educated at Clifton College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
