Ken Gillespie
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Lieutenant General Kenneth James Gillespie AC, DSC, CSM (born 28 June 1952) is a retired senior officer in the Australian Army. Gillespie served as Vice Chief of the Defence Force from 2005 until 2008, then Chief of Army from 2008 until his retirement in June 2011.
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Kenneth James Gillespie | |
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Born | (1952-06-28) 28 June 1952 (age 71) Brisbane, Queensland |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1968–2011 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Chief of Army (2008–11) Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2005–08) Land Commander Australia (2004–05) Commander Australian Contingent, Operation Slipper (2001–02) Commander West Sector, Operation Tanager (2000–01) |
Battles/wars | Namibia East Timor War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross Conspicuous Service Medal Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) |
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