| Lawrence George O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 January 1933 (age 91) |
| Place of birth | Quairading, Western Australia |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Chief of the General Staff |
| Battles/wars |
Malayan Emergency Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of Australia Mentioned in Despatches |
Lieutenant General Lawrence George O'Donnell AC (17 January 1933 – ) was a senior officer in the Australian Army who served as Chief of the General Staff (1987–1990).
Military career[]
As an exchange troop leader O'Donnell served with 1st King's Dragoon Guards and was depatched as part of the British Army response to the Malayan Emergency in 1957.[1]
He was posted to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment and, as a major, was deployed to Vietnam where he was Mentioned in Despatches.[2]
He was appointed Chief of the General Staff in 1987 and made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 1989 for service to the Australian Army in this role.[3]
In retirement he became Chairman of a campaign to build a permanent monument in Canberra to commemorate the contributions of migrants to Australia.[4] In 2000 he shot for Australia at Bisley.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Interview by Colonel David Chinn MBE (Rtd) Australian War Memorial
- ↑ Lawrence George O'DONNELL Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans, www.vietnamroll.gov.au
- ↑ Companion of the Order of Australia, 12 June 1989, It's an Honour
- ↑ Immigation Bridge Australia
- ↑ National Rifle Association
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