Andrew Graham (British Army officer)
| Andrew Graham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 October 1956 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1975 - 2011 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 3rd Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Lieutenant General Andrew John Noble Graham CB CBE (born 21 October 1956) is the Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and was Director General of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.
Military career
Born the son of Sir John Graham and educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, Graham was commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) in 1975.[1][2] He was appointed Commanding Officer of his Regiment in 1995 and Commander of 3rd Infantry Brigade in 1999.[2] He went on to be Director Army Resources and Plans in 2001, Deputy Commanding General Multi-National Corps – Iraq in early 2004 and Director General Army Training & Recruiting Agency later in 2004.[2] He became the Royal Regiment of Scotland's first Colonel from 31 March 2007[3] as well as Director General of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom from 2008.[2]
He unsuccessfully[4] stood for the Conservative Party in the England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections, 2016 in Dorset.[5]
Honours and Awards
 | Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) | 2011 Birthday Honours[6] |
_Ribbon.png){kind=small} | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) | 2002 |
| Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | 1993 | |
 | General Service Medal | |
 | Iraq Medal | |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | 2002 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | 2012 |
 | Accumulated Campaign Service Medal | |
 | Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
References
- ↑ "No. 46741". The London Gazette (Supplement). 18 November 1975. p. 14566.
- 1 2 3 4 "Andrew Graham". Defence Academy. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ Royal Regiment Admitted as Honorary Freemen of Penicuik Midlothian Council, 26 March 2007
- ↑ "Dorset PCC election: Martyn Underhill secures second term". BBC News. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Former army chief Andrew Graham selected as Conservative Party candidate for Dorset PCC election". bournemouthecho.co.uk. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ↑ "No. 59808". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 June 2011. p. 2.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New Post |
Deputy Commanding General Multi-National Corps – Iraq March 2004–September 2004 |
Succeeded by Andrew Farquhar |
| Preceded by Sir John Kiszely |
Director General of the Defence Academy 2008–2011 |
Succeeded by Peter Watkins |
| Lines of succession | ||
| Preceded by Sir John Graham, 4th Baronet |
Line of succession to the Graham Baronets 1st position |
Succeeded by James Patrick Noble Graham |