Rob Lockhart
British Army general (1893–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sir Rob McGregor MacDonald Lockhart KCB CIE MC (23 June 1893 – 11 September 1981) was a senior British Army officer during the Second World War and later the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army upon India's independence.
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Sir Rob Lockhart | |
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Born | 23 June 1893 Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | 11 September 1981 (aged 88) Kent, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom British India India |
Service/ | British Army British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1913–1948 1951–1952 |
Rank | General |
Service number | 83481 |
Commands held | Southern Command 1st Battalion, 12th Frontier Force Regiment Indian Army |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire Military Cross |
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In retirement he was a leading member of the Scout Association.