R.S.M. Brittain Death
R.S.M. passed away on January 9, 1981 at the age of 81.
When did R.S.M. Brittain die?
January 9, 1981How old was R.S.M. Brittain when died?
81
R.S.M. Brittain Birthday and Date of Death
R.S.M. Brittain was born on September 12, 1899 and died on January 9, 1981. R.S.M. was 81 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 12, 1899
Date of Death: January 9, 1981
Age at Death: 81
R.S.M. Brittain - Biography
Ronald Brittain, MBE MSM (2 September 1899 – 9 January 1981) was well known during his lifetime as an archetypal Regimental Sergeant Major (R.S.M.) and for having possibly the loudest voice in the British Army. He was often featured in Second World War training films and was reported on widely in the newspapers of the day. On retirement from the army, R.S.M. Brittain's notoriety enabled him to enjoy a career in advertising, voice-over work and film acting, usually parodying himself as a Sergeant Major.
