Robert Hedderwick
British Army general
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Major General Robert Sholto James Hedderwick is a senior British Army officer, currently serving as General Officer Commanding 1st (United Kingdom) Division.
Robert Hedderwick | |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1997–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Royal Regiment of Scotland |
| Commands | 1st (United Kingdom) Division Army Special Operations Brigade Black Watch |
| Conflicts | Iraq War War in Afghanistan War against the Islamic State |
| Awards | Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service |
Military career
Hedderick was commissioned into the Black Watch on 9 August 1997.[1] He served as commanding officer of the Black Watch from October 2016 to December 2018.[2] He became commander of the Army Special Operations Brigade in 2022,[3] and General Officer Commanding 1st (United Kingdom) Division in August 2025.[4]
Hedderick was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the 2019 Special Honours.[5]