Robert Row (New Zealand soldier)
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Brigadier Robert Amos Row, DSO & Bar (30 July 1888 ā7 January 1959) was a senior officer in the New Zealand Military Forces and a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Service Order. He served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the First World War, commanding an infantry battalion. In the Second World War, he commanded the 8th Brigade during the Battle of the Treasury Islands.
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Robert Amos Row | |
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Born | (1888-07-30)30 July 1888 Christchurch, New Zealand |
Died | 7 January 1959(1959-01-07) (aged 70) Lower Hutt, New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Military Forces |
Years of service | 1909ā1944 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Commands held | 8th Brigade |
Battles/wars | First World War
Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Legion of Merit |
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