Son of Lt.-Col. E. C. Lentaigne, D.S.O., formerly of the 4th Gurkha Rifles, and of C. M. Lentaigne (nee Bunbury), of Marandellas, Southern Rhodesia.
LG Sup 13 August 1942 - "In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East"
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