Robert Sturges
Sir Robert Grice Sturges | |
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Sir Robert Sturges in April 1944. | |
| Born | 14 July 1891 Borough of Wokingham, England |
| Died | 12 September 1970 (aged 79) Exeter, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy (1908–1912) Royal Marines (1912–1946) |
| Years of service | 1908–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | Special Service Group (1943–1945) Royal Marines Division (1940) |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Grice Sturges KBE, CB, DSO (14 July 1891 – 12 September 1970) was a senior Royal Marines officer who fought in both the First World War and Second World War.