John Baker (general)
General John Stuart Baker AC, DSM, FTSE (24 February 1936 – 9 July 2007) was a senior Australian Army officer. Entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1954, his career culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force from 1995 to 1998, the most senior position in the Australian Defence Force. Baker also served as the inaugural Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation from 1990 to 1992, Vice Chief of the Defence Force from 1992 to 1995, and was author of the highly influential 1988 "Baker Report".
John Stuart Baker | |
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| Born | 24 February 1936 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 9 July 2007 (aged 71) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1998 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of the Defence Force (1995–98) Vice Chief of the Defence Force (1992–95) Defence Intelligence Organisation (1990–92) Joint Intelligence Organisation (1989–90) |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Medal Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Commander of the Legion of Honor (Philippines) Distinguished Service Order (Singapore) |
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