Leslie Hollis

Sir Leslie Hollis
General Sir Leslie Hollis, pictured here in 1946 when he was a major general
Nickname(s)"Jo"
Born(1897-02-09)9 February 1897
Bath, Somerset
Died9 August 1963(1963-08-09) (aged 66)
Cuckfield, Sussex
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Marines
Years of service1914–1952
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal Marine Light Infantry
CommandsCommandant General Royal Marines
Battles / warsFirst World War
Second World War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Legion of Merit (United States)

General Sir Leslie Chasemore Hollis, KCB, KBE (9 February 1897 – 9 August 1963) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Commandant General Royal Marines from 1949 to 1952.

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