Herbert Hasler
Lieutenant Colonel Herbert George "Blondie" Hasler, DSO, OBE (27 February 1914 – 5 May 1987) was a distinguished Royal Marines officer in the Second World War, 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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“all must die.
Only a sweet and virtuous soul,
Like seasoned timber, never gives;
But though the whole world turn to coal,
Then chiefly lives.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)