Robert Laycock - Early life - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Robert Laycock: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Laycock - Early Life
Laycock was born in London on April 18, 1907, the eldest son of Sir Joseph Frederick Laycock, a Royal Artillery officer. His mother was K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Laycock: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Laycock - Commandos: Early Days
Laycock was appointed by Keyes to the Commandos and was put in charge of one unit. He raised and trained a body of men, often drawing on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Laycock: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Laycock - Last Years
Laycock's last years were good, though circulation problems meant constant pain in one leg. He was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Nottingha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Laycock: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Laycock - Chief Of Combined Operations
In October, 1943 Laycock was promoted to major general and succeeded Lord Louis Mountbatten as chief of Combined Operations, a position h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Laycock: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Laycock - Governor Of Malta
In 1954, his old friend, Anthony Head, now Secretary of State for War appointed Laycock to the position of Commander-in-Chief and Governo...   » Read the article