Robert Peake (British Army officer)
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Brigadier Robert William Peake (born 1903) was a British Army officer who briefly served as acting General Officer Commanding 1st Armoured Division during the Second World War.
Robert Peake | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
Conflicts | Second World War |
Military career
Peake was commissioned into the Royal Engineers and was promoted to lieutenant on 12 February 1920.[1] During the Second World War, he served as a staff officer with the 1st Armoured Division in North Africa[2] and was briefly acting General Officer Commanding 1st Armoured Division in from 15 July 1943 until 17 July 1943.[3] He then became commander of 2nd Armoured Brigade in North Africa in December 1943 until he was relieved in February 1944.[4]