Who is Brigadier Nigel Poett from Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944 and what is their importance? "Pegasus_Bridge:_June_6

Brigadier Nigel Poett was the commander the 5th Para Brigade of the 6th Airborne Division. On June 6, he was flying in a plane a short distance behind Howard's gliders. His mission was to join D Company at the bridges. Poett had a long, distinguished military career, after which, he retired to Salisbury.