Background
Wingate was the eldest daughter of Colonel George Wingate, the founder of the Central Asia Mission.
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Rachel Orde Wingate
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Wingate studied Arabic, Persian and History at Cambridge University where she obtained her degree in Arabic and History.
Career
She served with the Swedish Missionary Society. Her brother, Brigadier General Orde Wingate, led the Burmese Chindits during World World War II, he is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington District of Columbia and a memorial stands in Charlton Cemetery, South East London.
