Robert Hedderwick


Robert Hedderwick
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Service years1997–present
RankMajor General
UnitRoyal Regiment of Scotland
Commands1st (United Kingdom) Division
Army Special Operations Brigade
Black Watch

Major General Robert Sholto James Hedderwick is a senior British Army officer, currently serving as General Officer Commanding 1st (United Kingdom) Division.

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]

He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the 2019 Special Honours.[5]

References

  1. ^ "No. 55980". The London Gazette (Supplement). 26 September 2000. p. 10707.
  2. ^ "Leadership Insight" (PDF). Centre for Army Leadership. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Episode 34: Brigadier Rob Hedderwick: Leading the Army Special Operations Brigade". The Centre for Army Leadership. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  4. ^ "No. 64836". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 September 2025. p. 17111.
  5. ^ "Honours and awards". London Gazette. Retrieved 4 September 2025.