About Leslie Townsend
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 74). Leslie Townsend was a British naval officer.
Rear-Admiral Sir Leslie William Townsend (22 February 1924 – 13 January 1999) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Defence Services Secretary from 1979 to 1982.
Naval career Educated at Regent's Park School in Southampton, Townsend joined the Royal Navy in 1942 and saw action during World War II. He became secretary to the Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff in 1967 and secretary to the First Sea Lord in 1970.
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Who was Leslie Townsend?
Royal Navy admiral (1924-1999)
When was Leslie Townsend born?
Leslie Townsend was born on 22 February 1924.
When did Leslie Townsend die?
Leslie Townsend died on 13 January 1999.
What was Leslie Townsend's occupation?
Leslie Townsend was a naval officer.
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Leslie Townsend was British.
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