Denzil George Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue MC TD (13 June 1893 – 1 June 1977) was a British peer and farmer who served in both the First World War and Second World War.

[2] He received the Military Cross in 1919:[3] He joined the Royal North Devon Yeomanry and in 1915 was sent to Gallipoli.

[2] For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Forest and Preux-au-Bois on 25 October and 4 November 1918.

He rode forward amongst the attacking troops for the purpose of gaining firsthand knowledge of the situation at a critical period of the battle, and sent back information of the greatest value.Fortescue was commanding officer of the Royal Devon Yeomanry 1935–1941, and commanding officer of the 1st Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery, 1942–1944.

"[2] He lived at the family seat, Ebrington Manor, where he became a successful fruit farmer.