Geoffrey Bruce | |
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 Bruce (left) and Finch in 1922. | |
| Born | John Geoffrey Bruce 4 December 1896 |
| Died | 31 January 1972 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Known for | Mount Everest expeditions |
| Spouse | Marjorie Isabel Crump |
| Parent | Colonel Sir Gerald Bruce |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1948 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 106232 |
| Commands | 17th Indian Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Order of the Star of Nepal |
Major General John Geoffrey Bruce CB, DSO, MC (4 December 1896 – 31 January 1972) was an officer in the British Indian Army, eventually becoming Deputy Chief of General Staff, who participated in the 1922 British Mount Everest expedition. Bruce, who had never before climbed a mountain, had been appointed as a transport officer, but chance led to him accompanying George Finch on the only summit attempt that used supplemental oxygen. Together they set a new mountaineering world record height of 27,300 ft (8,321 m), only 1,731.7 ft (527.82 m) below the summit of Mount Everest. He also took part in the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition, and for a time was slated to make the first summit attempt with George Mallory, before the party was forced to retreat and Mallory subsequently went for the top with Sandy Irvine.