Herbert Hasler
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Herbert George "Blondie" Hasler, DSO, OBE (27 February 1914 – 5 May 1987) was a lieutenant colonel in the Royal Marines. Soon after joining the Marines, he grew a splendid blonde moustache, from which he acquired his nickname ‘Blondie'. In December 1942, during the Second World War, Hasler led a small commando raid against Axis shipping in Bordeaux. He was responsible for many of the concepts which ultimately led to the post-war formation of the Special Boat Service. After the war he became a notable yachtsman, contributing especially to developments in single-handed sailing.
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Herbert George Hasler | |
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Nickname(s) | Blondie |
Born | (1914-02-27)27 February 1914 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 5 May 1987(1987-05-05) (aged 73) Glasgow, Scotland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Marines |
Years of service | 1932–1948 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches Croix de guerre (France) |
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