Leslie Vivian Norman De Laspee was born in 1912 in India.

He was Pipe Major for the 1st Bttn KOSB circa 1948.

He was Pipe Major for the London Scottish after the War.

He played the Lord Lovatt's piper, Bill Millin, in the 196x film, The Longest Day.

He was the Queen Mother's personal piper from 1953–1975

He died in 1988 in Hastings

Medal Info: On course at Army School of Piping, Edinburgh Castle

Full Name

De-Laspee, L V N

Incident Date

1947

Further Information

1255. 01/09/1947.

Information

Authority: Army Order 86/47.

Rank Name

Sergeant

Service Number

3185446

Service

British Army

Primary Unit

King's Own Scottish Borderers

GSM Medal

Full Name

De Laspec, L* (SP)

Incident Date

18 Feb 1948

Information

Entitled to the General Service Medal with Clasp awarded under Army Order 146 of 1947.

More Information

Served with the 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers during the qualifying period.

Rank Name

Pipe Major

Service Number

3185446

Clasps Awarded

Palestine 1945-48

Service

British Army

Primary Unit

King's Own Scottish Borderers

Secondary Unit

1st Battalion