Robin Searby
| Robin Searby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 July 1947 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1968 - 1999 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 9th/12th Royal Lancers 5th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner Dhofar Rebellion Bosnian War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Medal |
Major-General Robin Vincent Searby CB (born 20 July 1947) is a former British Army officer who commanded 5th Division.
Military career
Educated at Leasam House School and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Searby was commissioned into the 9th/12th Royal Lancers in 1968.[1] After service in Germany, Northern Ireland and Oman (where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal) he was appointed Commanding Officer of his regiment in 1987.[1] He was appointed Chief of Staff to the Director Royal Armoured Corps in 1989, Commander Royal Armoured Corps for 1 (British) Corps in 1991 and Commander of British Forces in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia in 1993.[1] He went on to be President of the Army Officer Selection Board in 1993 and General Officer Commanding 5th Division in 1996 before retiring in 1999.[2]
In 2004 he was appointed Defence Co-ordinator with Libya under an agreement to advise and train members of the Libyan Army at Sandhurst.[3] In 2010 he became the UK Prime Minister's adviser on counterterrorism for North Africa.[4]
Family
In 1976 he married Caroline Angela Beamish; they have one son and two daughters.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Debrett's People of Today 1994
- ^ Army Commands
- ^ The golden handshake: Brave step or a cynical ploy? The Independent, 26 May 2004
- ^ UK working closely with Algeria on counter-terrorism Mensa Associates, 6 December 2010
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ian Freer |
General Officer Commanding the 5th Division 1996–1999 |
Succeeded by Peter Grant Peterkin |
