Joseph Leslie Blackham | |
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Born | Warwickshire, England | 29 February 1912
Died | 18 May 2004 Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England | (aged 92)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Battles/wars | Second World War Korean War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Other work | High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight |
Rear Admiral Joseph Leslie Blackham CB DL (29 February 1912 – 18 May 2004) was a Royal Navy officer.[1] He saw service in the Second World War and in the Korean War. He was appointed CB in 1965[2] and was later High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight.[3]