Robert Rankin | |
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 Robert Rankin as a lieutenant in 1936. | |
| Born | 3 June 1907 Cobar, New South Wales |
| Died | 4 March 1942 (aged 34) Indian Ocean |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Service |  Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1921–1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Commands | HMAS Yarra |
| Battles / wars | |
Robert William Rankin (3 June 1907 – 4 March 1942) was a Royal Australian Navy officer who was killed in action during the Second World War. He is one of six people to have had a Collins class submarine named after him.