Robert Atkinson (businessman)
Robert Atkinson | |
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Robert Atkinson being interviewed for the BBC/A&E television series Decisive Weapons (1997) | |
| Chairman of British Shipbuilders | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Anthony Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Sir Graham Day |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 March 1916 |
| Died | 25 January 2015 (aged 98) |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) |
Joyce Forster (m. 1941–1973)Margaret Hazel Walker
(m. 1977–2015) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Civilian awards | Knight Bachelor (1983) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1939?–1946 |
| Military awards | Distinguished Service Cross (3) |
Sir Robert Atkinson, DSC & Two Bars, RD, FREng (7 March 1916 – 25 January 2015) was a British businessman and decorated Royal Navy officer. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross three times. Later, he was a businessman involved in shipbuilding and served as Chairman of British Shipbuilders from 1980 to 1984.