Bertram Heyn
Major General Deshabandu Bertram Russell Heyn (October 1, 1912 – February 3, 1998) was a Sri Lankan general and cricketer. He was a former Commander of the Ceylon Army.
Bertram Russell Heyn | |
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Guard of Honor for Brigadier Roderick Sinclair, 19th Earl of Caithness, held by Major B.R. Heyn | |
| Born | October 1, 1912 |
| Died | February 3, 1998 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Service/ | Ceylon Defence Force Ceylon Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 1949–1967 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | O/50074 |
| Unit | Ceylon Light Infantry |
| Commands held | Army Commander, Chief of Staff, 1st Battalion, Ceylon Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | War Medal 1939–1945 |
| Other work | President of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka |
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