Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge
| The Lord Robertson of Oakridge | |
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General Sir Brian Robertson in 1949
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| Born |
22 July 1896 London, England |
| Died | 29 April 1974 (aged 77) London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Union of South Africa |
| Service/branch |
British Army South African Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1934 1940–1953 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Commands held |
Middle East Land Forces (1950–53) Allied Control Council (1949–50) |
| Battles/wars |
First World War Second World War |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (7) Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy Commander of the Legion of Honour (France) Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
| Relations | Field Marshal Sir William Robertson (father) |
| Other work | Chairman of the British Transport Commission (1953–61) |
General Brian Hubert Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge, GCB, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC, DL (22 July 1896 – 29 April 1974), known as Sir Brian Robertson, 2nd Baronet from 1933 to 1961, was a senior British Army officer and the Chairman of the British Transport Commission from 1953 to 1961.
Robertson was the eldest son of Field Marshal Sir William Robertson and his wife Mildred Adelaide (née Palin), and was educated at Charterhouse and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Engineers in November 1914 and was promoted to lieutenant in December 1915. He was promoted to captain in November 1917. He served in France and Italy during the First World War, was awarded a Military Cross (MC) in 1918 and was thrice mentioned in despatches.
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