Rob Lockhart
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.
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 |
In retirement he was a leading member of the Scout Association.
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