Jim Robertson (British Army officer)
Major General James Alexander Rowland Robertson, CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, DL (23 March 1910 – 11 February 2004) was a British Army officer who commanded the 17th Gurkha Division.
Jim Robertson | |
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| Born | 23 March 1910 Nainital, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh |
| Died | 11 February 2004 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1930–1964 |
| Rank | Major-general |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles 48th Indian Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles 51st Infantry Brigade Land Forces Persian Gulf 17th Gurkha Division Land Forces Middle East Command |
| Battles/wars | Second World War Malayan Emergency |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (4) |
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