Robert Jackson | |
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| Born | (1886-01-01)1 January 1886 Crows Nest, Queensland |
| Died | 24 November 1948(1948-11-24) (aged 62) Heidelberg, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1942 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Western Command (1941–42) 5th Military District (1941–42) Northern Command (1940–41) 1st Military District (1940–41) 1st Division (1939–40) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (4) Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) |
| Relations | Donald Robert Jackson (son) Dawn Jackson (daughter) Oliver David Jackson (son) |
Major GeneralRobert Edward Jackson,CMG, DSO (1 January 1886 – 24 November 1948) was an Australian railway engineer and a senior officer in theAustralian Army during theSecond World War.[1]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Major GeneralJames Durrant | General Officer CommandingWestern Command 1941–1942 | Succeeded by Major GeneralEric Plant |
| Preceded by Major GeneralHenry Wynter | General Officer CommandingNorthern Command 1940–1941 | Succeeded by Major General James Durrant |
| Preceded by Major GeneralJohn Hardie | General Officer Commanding1st Division 1939–1940 | Succeeded by Major GeneralAlbert Fewtrell |