| General Angus John Campbell DSC, AO | |
|---|---|
 Angus Campbell as Chief of Army in 2017 | |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1981 – present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Chief of the Defence Force Chief of Army Commander Operation Sovereign Borders Deputy Chief of Army 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
War in Afghanistan International Force East Timor |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Officer of the Order of Australia |
General Angus John Campbell DSC, AM is a senior officer within the Australian Army, currently serving in the appointment of Commander Operation Sovereign Borders.[1]
Career[]
Having completed his training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1984, Campbell was first assigned to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment then shortly after the Special Air Service Regiment. Campbell commanded the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in East Timor as part of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor for which was was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003.[2]
Campbell served as Chief of Staff to Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston and General Peter Cosgrove during their time as Chief of the Defence Force. He also served with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in a variety of various roles.[2]
Campbell was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed as the Commander, Australian Forces Afghanistan. For his command in Afghanistan he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was appointed the Deputy Chief of Army in February 2012.[2]
Campbell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General by General David Hurley on 19 September 2013, making him one of only three serving Lieutenant Generals in the Australian Army. Major General Gus Gilmore replaced Campbell as the Deputy Chief of Army.[2]
In March 2015, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced Campbell would be appointed Chief of Army from May of that year, taking over from the retiring Lieutenant General David Morrison. On 16 April 2018, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that Campbell would be promoted to general and succeed Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin as Chief of the Defence Force. The change of command occurred on 6 July. In the meantime, one of Campbell's last acts as the Chief of Army was to order the removal of "death imagery" from patches and badges.
Honours and Awards[]
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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours[3] |
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | 26 January 2003[4] |
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Australian Active Service Medal | |
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Afghanistan Medal | |
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Australian Service Medal | |
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Defence Force Service Medal with 3 Clasps | (30–34 years of service) |
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Australian Defence Medal | |
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United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (United Nations) | |
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NATO Medal for ISAF (NATO) |
Campbell has also been awarded the Chief of Army's Bronze Commendation.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Brissenden, M & G Roberts. "Tony Abbott appoints Angus Campbell to lead Operation Sovereign Borders policy". ABC News. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-17/angus-campbell-to-oversee-abbotts-border-protection-plan/4963732. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Department of Defence - Major General Angus Campbell promoted to Lieutenant General - 19 September 2013
- ↑ It's an Honour - Distinguished Service Cross - 11 June 2012
Citation: For distinguished command and leadership in action as Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from January 2011 to December 2011. - ↑ It's an Honour - Member of the Order of Australia - 26 January 2003
Citation: For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion Group during operational service in East Timor.
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