Robert William Rankin
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Robert William Rankin (3 June 1907 – 4 March 1942) was a Royal Australian Navy officer who was killed in action during the Second World War. He is one of six people to have had a Collins class submarine named after him.
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Robert Rankin | |
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Born | 3 June 1907 Cobar, New South Wales |
Died | 4 March 1942(1942-03-04) (aged 34) Indian Ocean |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1921–1942 |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Commands held | HMAS Yarra |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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