Herbert Hasler
Royal Marines officer
Died when: 73 years 67 days (878 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Herbert George "Blondie" Hasler DSO, OBE (27 February 1914 – 5 May 1987) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines.In December 1942, Hasler led a small commando raid in World War II against Axis shipping in Bordeaux.
He was responsible for many of the concepts which ultimately led to the post-war formation of the Special Boat Service.
After the war he became a notable yachtsman, contributing especially to developments in single-handed sailing.
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