In 1950 , he was given a ' shadow ' appointment as Commander In Chief , British Home forces which he relinquished in 1956 .
Dempsey retired from the British Army in August 1947 .
In 1950 , Dempsey was given a ' shadow ' appointment as Commander In Chief , British Home forces which Dempsey relinquished in 1956 .
Dempsey retired from the British Army in August 1947 .