Peter Leahy
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| Peter Francis Leahy | |
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| 28 July 1952 - | |
 LTGEN Peter Leahy, Chief of Army (Australia) at the 2008 National Anzac Day service, Australian War Memorial, Canberra. |
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| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1972-2008 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Australian Army 3rd Brigade |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
Lieutenant General Peter Francis Leahy AC is the current Chief of the Australian Army. His appointment ends 3 July 2008, at which time he will retire from the Australian Defence Force.
Leahy was born in Melbourne in 1952 and graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1972. After serving in various operational and training roles in Australia, Hong Kong and the United States, he was promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Chief of Army on 28 June 2002. He was reappointed for a further three years on 29 June 2005.
In 1995, Leahy was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), and in 2002 was upgraded to Officer (AO). In the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List, he was elevated to Companion (AC), Australia's highest civil honour.
LTGEN Leahy has the unique privilege of being the only army officer to reach the position of Chief of Army without ever having experienced operational service. He is also the longest serving incumbent of the position since before WW II.
Lieutenant General Leahy is married to Lee and they have three sons. He enjoys most sports and reading.
[edit] References
- Australian Army Official Biography
- ADF Leaders page entry
- Official photo (copyright)
- Order of Australia Appointment
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| Preceded by LTGEN Peter Cosgrove AC, MC |
Chief of Army 2002-2008 |
Succeeded by LTGEN Ken Gillespie AO, DSC, CSM |
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