Angus Campbell (general)

General Angus John Campbell, AO, DSC is a senior officer in the Australian Army, serving as the Chief of the Defence Force since 6 July 2018. He was previously posted as Commander Operation Sovereign Borders from September 2013 until he was appointed Chief of Army in May 2015.

Angus Campbell
Lieutenant General Angus Campbell in 2018
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchAustralian Army
Years of service1981–present
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal Australian Infantry Corps
Commands heldChief of the Defence Force (2018–)
Chief of Army (2015–18)
Operation Sovereign Borders (2013–15)
Deputy Chief of Army (2012–13)
Joint Task Force 633 (2011–12)
2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2001–03)
Battles/warsEast Timor
War in Afghanistan
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross
Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)
Distinguished Service Order (Singapore)
Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore)
Commander of the National Order of Merit (France)
Commander of the Legion of Honour (France)
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