Robert Laycock
British Army general · United Kingdom · Lived 1907 to 1968 · aged 60
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Something wrong?Major-General Sir Robert Edward Laycock, was a senior British Army officer best known for his influential role in the establishment and command of British Commandos during the Second World War.
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1968Died10 March 19681954Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1945Companion of the Order of the BathAward1943Distinguished Service OrderAward1907Born18 April 1907
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Laycock inspecting Marine Commandos shortly before the 1944 Normandy landings. Standing behind is Lieutenant Colonel Norman Charles Ries, CO of No. 45 (RM) Commando.
Shah of Iran visiting West Burton Power Station on 6 March 1965 with Major-General Sir Robert Laycock, the Lord Lieutenant of NottinghamshireAwards
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Lived 1907 to 1968 · aged 60
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