About Robert Penfold
Lived 1916 – 2015 (aged 98). Robert Penfold was a British justice of the peace.
Major-General Robert Bernard Penfold CB LVO (19 December 1916 – 22 April 2015) was a British Army officer who commanded South East District.
Military career Penfold was commissioned into the Leicestershire Regiment in 1936 and then transferred to the Indian Army. He served in World War II as an officer in Iraqforce and after the War transferred to the Royal Artillery. and died in 2015.
After he retired from the Army, he became the first general manager of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club from 1972 to 1979. Penfold Park in the centre of the Sha Tin Racecourse, which was constructed during his term of office as general manager, is named in his honour.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Robert Penfold's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Robert Penfold's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Penfold?
British Army general (1916-2015)
When was Robert Penfold born?
Robert Penfold was born on 19 December 1916.
When did Robert Penfold die?
Robert Penfold died on 22 April 2015.
What was Robert Penfold's occupation?
Robert Penfold was a justice of the peace.
What nationality was Robert Penfold?
Robert Penfold was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Penfold. https://biography.guide/robert-penfold-justice-of-the-peace/
MLA: "Robert Penfold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-penfold-justice-of-the-peace/.
Chicago: "Robert Penfold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-penfold-justice-of-the-peace/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC