William Robb (British Army officer)
William Robb | |
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| Birth name | William Robb |
| Born | 23 November 1888 Hexham, Northumberland, England |
| Died | 27 March 1961 (aged 72) Matfen, Northumberland, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 14247 |
| Unit | Northumberland Fusiliers King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry North Staffordshire Regiment |
| Commands | 1/4th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers 2nd Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment 9th Infantry Brigade Senior Officers' School, Sheerness 73rd Independent Infantry Brigade Malta Command |
| Battles / wars | World War I Arab revolt in Palestine World War II |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Military Cross |
Major General William Robb (23 November 1888 – 27 March 1961) CBE, DSO, MC was a senior British Army officer, who served in both World War I and World War II.