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Robert Tilney

1903 – 1981

British army commander

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About Robert Tilney

Lived 1903 – 1981 (aged 77). Robert Tilney was a British military personnel.

Brigadier Robert Adolphus George Tilney (2 November 1903 – May 1981) was a British Army officer who served during the Second World War.

Military career Robert Tilney was a Territorial Army officer, formerly of the Leicestershire Yeomanry. He was the son of Colonel William Arthur Tilney and Hylda Sophia Paget.

On 5 November 1943 Tilney was appointed to command the British forces on the Greek island of Leros, replacing Major-General F.G.R. Brittorous. He had under his command the 234th Infantry Brigade and an assortment of Royal Air Force and Italian Navy troops. The island of Leros was invaded by German forces on 12 November 1943 and Tilney surrendered on 16 November. Tilney spent the rest of the war as a POW in camp Oflag IX-A/H in Germany. His POW number there was 1765.

In 1945 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and in 1962 he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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Birth century
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Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
High Sheriff of Leicestershire
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Distinguished Service Order
Also known as
Robert Adolphus George Tilney

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Tilney?

British army commander (1903-1981)

When was Robert Tilney born?

Robert Tilney was born on 2 November 1903.

When did Robert Tilney die?

Robert Tilney died on 1 May 1981.

What was Robert Tilney's occupation?

Robert Tilney was a military personnel.

What nationality was Robert Tilney?

Robert Tilney was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Tilney

· Wikidata: Q7350401

· DBpedia: Robert Tilney

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