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Robin Brims

b. 1951

British Army general

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About Robin Brims

Born 1951. Robin Brims is a British military personnel.

Lieutenant General Robin Vaughan Brims, (born 27 June 1951) is a retired British Army officer. He was Commander of the Field Army at Land Command from 2005 to 2007.

Early life Brims was born and grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was educated at Winchester College.

Military career Brims was commissioned into The Light Infantry in 1970.

Brims went on to be Chief of Staff at Headquarters Northern Ireland in November 1996 and then Director of Plans & Resources in January 1999. He was appointed Commander of the Multi-National Division (South-West) in Bosnia in 2000, after which he became General Officer Commanding 1st (UK) Armoured Division in November 2000, deploying to Iraq in 2003 where he took part in the capture of Basra during the initial invasion. He became Deputy Chief of Operations at Permanent Joint Headquarters, Northwood, before being deployed as Senior British Military Representative and Deputy Commanding General, Multinational Force, Iraq in April 2005. He became Commander of the Field Army later that year and retired from active duty in January 2008.

Later life Brims is a Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear and, in 2017, was High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear.

In October 2021, he was elected a member of the General Synod of the Church of England.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Winchester College
Positions held
High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Distinguished Service Order
Also known as
Robin Vaughan Brims

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Robin Brims's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Robin Brims?

British Army general

When was Robin Brims born?

Robin Brims was born on 27 June 1951 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is Robin Brims's occupation?

Robin Brims is a military personnel.

What nationality is Robin Brims?

Robin Brims is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Robin Brims

Β· Wikidata: Q14954575

Β· DBpedia: Robin Brims

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