Major-General Sir Horace Eckford Roome (17 May 1887 - 29 June 1964) was an officer of the Royal Engineers.[1] [2]
He was commissioned into the Royal Engineers from the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich on 18 December 1907.[3]
During the First World War he was awarded the Military Cross in 1916 for 'distinguished service in the field in Mesopotamia' and was Mentioned in Despatches.[4]
During World War II he was appointed Brigadier and Chief Engineer India from 1 August 1939 to 20 November 1941.
He was promoted acting Major-General 21 November 1941, temporary Major-General 21 November 1942, and finally substantive Major-General 8 May 1944 (with seniority 25 September 1941).[5]
He was Engineer-in-Chief, General Headquarters, India in 1945.
He was awarded CBE in 1941 and the CB in 1944.[6] He was knighted KCIE in 1946.
He retired on 8 January 1947.[7]
His son was Major-General Oliver Roome, R.E.