Robert Young (New Zealand Army officer)
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Major General Robert Young, CB, CMG, DSO (5 January 1877 – 25 February 1953) was a dentist, volunteer soldier, World War I brigade commander and professional soldier in the New Zealand Military Forces.
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Major General Robert Young | |
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Born | (1877-01-05)5 January 1877 Sunderland, England |
Died | 25 February 1953(1953-02-25) (aged 76) Ōtaki, New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Military Forces |
Years of service | 1898–1931 1941–1944 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | New Zealand Infantry Brigade New Zealand and Australian Division New Zealand Division New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Légion d'honneur |
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A British immigrant who came to New Zealand as a child, Young he later rose to serve as a General Officer Commanding, New Zealand Military Forces from 1925 to 1931. For service during World War I he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, mentioned in despatches, and was one of only 14 members of the New Zealand Military Forces to receive the French Legion of Honour during the war.