Robert Burton Leslie
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Brigadier Robert Burton Leslie MC (7 October 1891 – 12 July 1976[1]) was the 8th Commander of the Ceylon Defence Force. He was appointed on 3 March 1935 until 12 May 1937. He was succeeded by Gordon Thorne.[2]
BornOctober 7, 1891
Cork
DiedJuly 12, 1976 (aged 84)
Devon
AllegianceBritish Ceylon
Branch
Ceylon Defence ForceRobert Burton Leslie | |
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| Born | October 7, 1891 Cork |
| Died | July 12, 1976 (aged 84) Devon |
| Allegiance | British Ceylon |
Branch | Ceylon Defence Force |
Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | Royal Lincolnshire Regiment |
| Commands | Commander of the Ceylon Defence Force |
He served in the Lincolnshire Regiment in World War I and was awarded an MC in the 1916 Birthday Honours.