Robert Sturges

For the Florida businessman, see Robert B. Sturges.

Lieutenant-General

Sir Robert Sturges

KBE CB DSO
Sir Robert Sturges in April 1944.
Born(1891-07-14)14 July 1891
Borough of Wokingham, England
Died12 September 1970(1970-09-12) (aged 79)
Exeter, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy (1908–1912)
Royal Marines (1912–1946)
Service years1908–1946
RankLieutenant-General
CommandsSpecial Service Group (1943–1945)
Royal Marines Division (1940)
ConflictsFirst World War

Second World War

AwardsKnight 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.

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