Robert Gordon-Finlayson
General Sir Robert Gordon-Finlayson, KCB, CMG, DSO (15 April 1881 – 23 May 1956) was a senior British military officer who was appointed Adjutant-General to the Forces in 1939.
Sir Robert Gordon-Finlayson | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Copper" |
| Born | 15 April 1881 |
| Died | 23 May 1956 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1900–1941 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 6755 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Commands held | Western Command (1940–41) British Troops in Egypt (1938–39) 3rd Division (1934–36) Rawalpindi District (1931–34) |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order |
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