Joseph Leslie Blackham
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Born29 February 1912
Warwickshire, England
Warwickshire, England
Died18 May 2004 (aged 92)
Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England
Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Joseph Leslie Blackham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 February 1912 Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 18 May 2004 (aged 92) Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Battles / wars | Second World War Korean War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
| Other work | High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight |
Rear-Admiral Joseph Leslie Blackham CB DL (29 February 1912 – 18 May 2004) was a Royal Navy officer.[1] He saw service in the Second World War and in the Korean War. He was appointed CB in 1965[2] and was later High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight.[3]
