Andrew Mackay (British Army officer)
Major General Andrew Douglas Mackay, CBE is a former British Army officer who commanded British forces in Helmand, Afghanistan. This was the principal opium-growing region and Britain was responsible in the NATO International Security Assistance Force for the suppression of opium.
Andrew Mackay | |
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| Born | Elgin, Scotland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1982–2009 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 513345 |
| Unit | King's Own Scottish Borderers |
| Commands held | 2nd Division Task Force Helmand 52nd Infantry Brigade Civilian Police Assistance Training Team 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles Bosnian War Lebanon Conflict 1996 Kosovo War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service Legion of Merit (United States) |
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