Colonel George Archer Rusk (d.1982), DSO, MC

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George Archer Rusk was first commissioned in 1915. He served with The Black Watch during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross. During the Second World War he was Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion at the Breakout from Tobruk, 21st November 1941, for which he received the Distinguished Service Order. He was one of the prime movers in the foundation and development of the Museum from the 1930s, and was Director of the Museum from 1948 until his death in 1982.

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Perth

Title

Colonel George Archer Rusk (d.1982), DSO, MC

Medium

oil on canvas 

Measurements

H 196 x W 128 cm

Accession number

A4194

Acquisition method

gift from Ellis Knowles

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

M. Guion

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