David Hurley (General)

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David Hurley
1953 (age 54–55)
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Lieutenant General David Hurley
Place of birth Wollongong, New South Wales
Allegiance Flag of Australia Australia
Service/branch Australian Army
Years of service 1972 -
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held 1st Brigade
1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Battles/wars Operation Solace
Australian Army Project Team Malaysia
Awards Officer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross

Lieutenant General David John Hurley AO, DSC (b. 1953) is currently Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) and commander of HQJOC.

From 4 July 2008, he will be Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia).

Prior to CJOPS, he was Chief of the Capability Development Executive.

[edit] Honours and awards

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)[1] 2004
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)[2] 1993
Australian Active Service Medal with SOMALIA clasp
Australian Service Medal with SOMALIA clasp
Defence Force Service Medal with 3 rosettes 30-35 years service
Australian Defence Medal

[edit] References

  1. ^ It's an Honour - Officer of the Order of Australia - 26 January 2004
  2. ^ It's an Honour - Distinguished Service Cross (Australian) - 26 November 1993

[edit] External links

Military offices
Preceded by
New creation
Chief of Joint Operations
2007-2008
Succeeded by
Lieutenant General Mark Evans
Preceded by
Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie
Vice Chief of the Defence Force
2008–2011
Succeeded by
Incumbent