Robert Glunicke

Major General Robert Charles Arthur Glunicke DL (6 March 1886 – 20 October 1963) was a senior Royal Marines officer during the Second World War.

Robert Charles Arthur Glunicke
Born(1886-03-06)6 March 1886
Died20 October 1963(1963-10-20) (aged 77)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Marines
Years of service1904–1941
RankMajor General
Battles/warsFirst World War
Second World War

Biography

Born on 6 March 1886, Robert Glunicke was educated at Bedford School. He received his first commission, as a second lieutenant in the Royal Marines in 1904. He served during the First World War and was a member of the East African Expeditionary Force from 1916 to 1917. He served during the Second World War and was Aide-de-camp to King George VI between 1939 and 1940, and Commandant, Plymouth Division, Royal Marines, between 1939 and 1941.[1]

Glunicke retired from the Royal Marines in 1941. He was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire on 16 May 1953 and died on 20 October 1963.[2]

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