David Mark Cullen
| David Cullen | |
|---|---|
 David Cullen | |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1982 – present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery 12th Mechanized Brigade |
| Battles/wars |
War in Iraq War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General David Mark Cullen CB OBE is a British Army officer who serves as the Assistant Chief of the General Staff.
Military career
Cullen was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1982.[1] He served as commanding officer of the 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery during deployment to Basra in Iraq in 2004[2] for which he was awarded the OBE.[3] He was appointed Commander of 12th Mechanized Brigade in November 2007, in which role he saw service in Afghanistan,[4] Director of Army Staff in December 2009[5] and Chief of Staff for Land Forces in October 2011.[6] He went on to be Assistant Chief of the General Staff in January 2013.[5]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 48995. p. 7225. 31 May 1982. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
- ↑ Heroes of Hell: our boys in Basra Sunday Mirror, 25 July 2004
- ↑ Bravery awards for British soldiers The Guardian, 18 March 2005
- ↑ 12 Brigade joins Salisbury’s Celebrations Drumbeat, August 2009
- 1 2 Army Commands
- ↑ Army saves money after soldiers get extra Xmas leave The Telegraph, 2 December 2012
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Everard |
Assistant Chief of the General Staff 2013– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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