Robert Sturges
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Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Grice Sturges KBE, CB, DSO (14 July 1891 – 12 September 1970) was a senior Royal Marines officer who fought in both the First World War and Second World War.
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Sir Robert Grice Sturges | |
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Born | (1891-07-14)14 July 1891 Borough of Wokingham, England |
Died | 12 September 1970(1970-09-12) (aged 79) Exeter, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy (1908–1912) Royal Marines (1912–1946) |
Years of service | 1908–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands held | Special Service Group (1943–1945) Royal Marines Division (1940) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
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