Robert Lamont Kirkland | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ayr, Scotland |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1976–2012 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Royal Engineers Green Howards |
| Commands | Green Howards 4th Division |
| Battles / wars | Former Yugoslavia |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Major General (Robert) Lamont Kirkland, CBE is a former senior British Army officer. He commanded 4th Division from November 2008 to January 2012 and is now full time CEO of Team Army.
Career[]
Following education at Strathallan School and training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Kirkland's permanent commission in the Royal Engineers as a second lieutenant was confirmed on 9 October 1976 (dated 6 March 1976).[1] He was promoted lieutenant on 6 March 1978,[2] captain on 6 September 1982,[3] and major on 30 September 1989.[4] He transferred to the Green Howards on 17 December 1991,[5] and was promoted lieutenant colonel on appointment as Commanding Officer of the Green Howards on 30 June 1994.[6] On 5 December 1997 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his service in the former Yugoslavia between December 1996 and June 1997.[7] He was promoted colonel on 30 June 2000,[8] and brigadier on 30 June 2003.[9] In the 2005 New Year Honours he was promoted to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).[10] In August 2008 he was serving as Director Army Personnel Strategy when he was nominated as the next General Officer Commanding of 4th Division.[11] This appointment took effect on 12 November 2008 when he was also promoted major general.[12] On 6 November 2008 he also became chairman of the Army Winter Sports Association (AWSA).[13] He left his military posts in January 2012 on his retirement from the Army and became full time CEO of Team Army.[14]
References[]
- ↑ "No. 47067". 15 November 1976. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/47067/page/
- ↑ "No. 47067". 6 March 1978. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/47067/page/
- ↑ "No. 49136". 11 October 1982. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49136/page/
- ↑ "No. 51890". 2 October 1989. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/51890/page/
- ↑ "No. 52838". 17 February 1992. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/52838/page/ In this entry his rank is shown as lieutenant, presumably in error.
- ↑ "No. 53724". 4 July 1994. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/53724/page/
- ↑ "No. 54969". 4 December 1997. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/54969/page/
- ↑ "No. 55901". 4 July 2000. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/55901/page/
- ↑ "No. 56986". 1 July 2003. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/56986/page/
- ↑ "No. 57509". 31 December 2004. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/57509/page/
- ↑ "Service appointments:Army". The Times. 6 August 2008. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and_social/article4473535.ece. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
- ↑ "No. 58885". 18 November 2008. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/58885/page/
- ↑ "Welcome to the AWSA Web Site!—Latest news". AWSA. 23 March 2009. http://www.awsa.co.uk/. Retrieved 27 June 2009.
- ↑ "Team Army". Ethos. 28 February 2012. http://www.teamarmy.org/. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- "High-ranking title for Ayr-born soldier". Ayrshire Post.net. 15 August 2008. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/2008/08/15/high-ranking-title-for-ayr-born-soldier-102545-21520466/. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
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