Robert Nitsch | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Member of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General Robert Malcolm Bowstead Nitsch CBE is a retired British Army officer who served as General Officer Commanding Support Command.
Nitsch was commissioned into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in 1983. [1] He became Commander of 102nd Logistic Brigade [2] and went on to be head of logistics for UK forces in Afghanistan. [3]
In February 2011 he took part in the joint US-UK investigation into the unsuccessful operation to release Scottish aid worker Linda Norgrove. [4] He became Director of Army Manning in April 2012 and General Officer Commanding Support Command in August 2013. [5]
Already a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), Nitsch was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours. [6] He was Honorary Colonel of Southampton UOTC from 2014 to 2024. [7] [8]
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