Colonel William Henry Gerard Leigh CVO, CBE was a notable British veteran of World War II, recognized for his service as part of the Life Guards. He played a significant role in the polo community, serving as chairman of the Guards Polo Club for 26 years. Leigh gained fame in 1971 when he prevented a polo ball from hitting Queen Elizabeth II. He was married to Jean Gerard Leigh, who was involved in Operation Mincemeat. Notably, he received multiple honors, including MVO and CBE, throughout his distinguished life.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Gerard Leigh belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Trinity College
Occupation: military personnel
Spouses: Nancy Jean Leslie
Children: Carolyn Leigh | David Leigh | John Leigh | Camilla Leigh
Employers: Guards Polo Club
Awards Received: Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Leo 10 | 13 Leo 31 | 0 Sagittarius 19 |
Moon | 13 Gemini 1 | 29 Sagittarius 56 | 21 Gemini 51 |
Mercury | 2 Leo 41 | 5 Leo 52 | 17 Scorpio 58 |
Venus | 1 Leo 48 | 6 Cancer 26 | 18 Sagittarius 41 |
Mars | 20 Gemini 58 | 29 Virgo 13 | 22 Leo 5 |
Jupiter | 27 Pisces 42 | 12 Cancer 43 | 18 Pisces 27 |
Saturn | 11 Cancer 21 | 1 Aries 21 | 16 Cancer 43 |
Uranus | 13 Aquarius 42 | 1 Gemini 4 | 12 Aquarius 7 |
Neptune | 0 Leo 39 | 1 Aries 54 | 2 Leo 35 |
Pluto | 2 Cancer 41 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 2 Cancer 52 |
Rahu | 17 Aquarius 35 | 20 Pisces 1 | 11 Aquarius 46 |
Ketu | 17 Leo 35 | 20 Virgo 1 | 11 Leo 46 |
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