original_query: What were the notable achievements of Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen during his military career?
query: What were the notable achievements of Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen during his military career?
answer: Meinertzhagen had a decorated military career spanning Africa and the Middle East.  He was credited (though later refuted) with creating and executing the Haversack Ruse in WWI, a deception operation that significantly impacted later Allied campaigns. He also served as chief of British military intelligence for East Africa, and was involved in the creation of the Palestine Mandate.