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Garry Robison

b. 1958

Royal Marines general

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About Garry Robison

Born 1958.

Major General Garry Stuart Robison, (born 10 June 1958) is a retired Royal Marines officer who served as Commandant-General Royal Marines and Commander United Kingdom Amphibious Forces from 2006 to 2009.

Early life Robison was born in Yorkshire, the son of George Desmond Robison and Carole Margaret Robison (née Pugh). He was educated at Bemrose Grammar School.

From 1988 to 1989, Robison commanded Bravo Company in 40 Commando, and appointed Commandant-General Royal Marines, the commander of Britain's amphibious warfare capability. and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Derby in January 2011.

Personal life Robison married Bridget Anne (née Clark) in 1982, with whom he had one son and two daughters. He was Chairman of Combined Services Cricket, President of Royal Navy Cricket, Vice President of Royal Navy Football, President of Royal Marines Cricket, and President of Royal Marines Football. He remains an Honorary Vice President of Royal Navy Cricket and an Honorary Vice President of Royal Navy Football. He is a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.

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Education
Christ's College, Staff College, Camberley, The Bemrose School
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath

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Royal Marines general

When was Garry Robison born?

Garry Robison was born on 10 June 1958 in Yorkshire.

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· Wikipedia: Garry Robison

· Wikidata: Q5524214

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