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Oliver Leese

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British Army general (1894-1978)

United KingdomLived 1894 to 1978 · aged 83
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Lieutenant-General Sir Oliver William Hargreaves Leese, 3rd Baronet, was a senior British Army officer who saw distinguished active service during both the world wars.

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From left to right: Oliver Leese, Herbert Lumsden, Bernard Montgomery, Brian Horrocks.From left to right: Oliver Leese, Herbert Lumsden, Bernard Montgomery, Brian Horrocks.Leese receiving his knighthood in the field from King George VI on 26 July 1944.Leese receiving his knighthood in the field from King George VI on 26 July 1944.Leese (right) talks with Thomas Rees, GOC 19th Indian Infantry Division, Mandalay, 19 March 1945Leese (right) talks with Thomas Rees, GOC 19th Indian Infantry Division, Mandalay, 19 March 1945

Awards 5

Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Order
Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari

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Lieutenant-General Sir Oliver William Hargreaves Leese, 3rd Baronet, was a senior British Army officer who saw distinguished active service during both the world wars. He commanded XXX Corps in North Africa and Sicily, serving under General Sir Bernard Montgomery, before going on to command the Eighth Army in the Italian Campaign throughout most of 1944.

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1894 to 1978 · aged 83
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