George Alexander Ledingham (6 March 1890 – 8 November 1978) was a British Army officer and Scottish international rugby union player. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, he attended Aberdeen Grammar School before pursuing a career that combined military service with sport.
Rugby Union Career
Ledingham played as a forward for the Aberdeen Wanderers Rugby Football Club. He earned one cap for the Scotland national team, appearing in the 1913 Five Nations Championship match against France in Paris. In addition to his international appearance, he captained United Services in a 1917 fixture against the touring Springboks.
Military Service
During the Second World War, Ledingham served as a commander with the Surrey and Sussex Yeomanry. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 1940 for his leadership. In 1944, following the liberation of South Brabant, he acted as commander of the military government there. Later, he held the position of Secretary‑General of the United Nations War Crimes Commission.
Later Life and Death
Ledingham retired from active service after a distinguished career spanning both world wars. He died on 8 November 1978 in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) at the age of 88.