About Robert Burton Lesley
Lived 1891 – 1976 (aged 84). Robert Burton Lesley was a military personnel.
Brigadier Robert Burton Leslie (7 October 1891 – 12 July 1976 ) was the 8th Commander of the Ceylon Defence Force. He was appointed on 3 March 1935 until 12 May 1937. He was succeeded by Gordon Thorne.
He served in the Lincolnshire Regiment in World War I and was awarded an MC in the 1916 Birthday Honours.
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Who was Robert Burton Lesley?
Commander of the Ceylon Defence Force, 1935–1937
When was Robert Burton Lesley born?
Robert Burton Lesley was born on 7 October 1891.
When did Robert Burton Lesley die?
Robert Burton Lesley died on 12 July 1976 in Devon.
What was Robert Burton Lesley's occupation?
Robert Burton Lesley was a military personnel.
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