Ronald Scobie


Sir Ronald Scobie

Born(1893-06-08)8 June 1893
Died23 February 1969(1969-02-23) (aged 75)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Service years1914–1947
RankLieutenant-General
UnitRoyal Engineers
CommandsIII Corps
70th Infantry Division
ConflictsFirst World War
Second World War
Greek Civil War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches (4)
War Cross (Czechoslovakia)
Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari (Poland)
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Royal Military College
Army Rugby Union
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1914 Blues Trial
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1914 Scotland 3 (0)

Lieutenant-General Sir Ronald MacKenzie Scobie, KBE, CB, MC (8 June 1893 – 23 February 1969) was a senior British Army officer who fought in both the First and Second World Wars, where he commanded the 70th Infantry Division and later III Corps. He was also a Scotland international rugby union player.