- Leslie Thomas was born on March 22, 1931 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He was a writer, known for Search for Tomorrow (1951), Loving (1983) and The Virgin Soldiers (1969). He was married to Diana Miles and Maureen Crane. He died on May 6, 2014 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- SpousesDiana Miles(November 4, 1970 - May 6, 2014) (his death, 1 child)Maureen Crane(1956 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)
- Son: Matthew.
- Leslie was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to literature.
- Interests include antiques, maps, music, books, cricket, golf, nature-study and traveling.
- Worked as a Fleet Street journalist before becoming a novelist.
- He is based in Hampshire, England.
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