Stuart Smith (general)

Stuart Lyle Smith
Born (1963-11-01) 1 November 1963
Sydney, New south Wales
Allegiance  Australia
Service/branch Australian Army
Years of service 1981–present
Rank Major General
Commands held 1st Division
3rd Brigade
1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Battles/wars United Nations Mission in East Timor
War in Afghanistan
Awards Officer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross

Major General Stuart Lyle Smith AO, DSC (born 1 November 1963) is a senior officer in the Australian Army, currently serving as Commander of the 1st Division. His career includes service as a battalion, brigade and divisional commander.

Honours and Awards

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) 2015 Australia Day Honours, For distinguished service as Commander 3rd Brigade and Commander 1st Division.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 26 January 2005[1]
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours[2]
Australian Active Service Medal
Afghanistan Medal
Australian Service Medal
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal With Indian Ocean clasp
Defence Force Service Medal with 3 clasps 30–34 year's service
Australian Defence Medal
UN Medal for Observation Group in Lebanon With 2 Numeral
UN Medal for East Timor
NATO Medal for ISAF with ISAF bar

References

  1. It's an Honour – Member of the Order of Australia
  2. It's an Honour – Distinguished Service Cross

External links

Military offices
Preceded by
Major General Rick Burr
Commander, 1st Division
2012 –
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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