John MacMillan (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir John Richard Alexander MacMillan, KCB, CBE (born 8 February 1932) is a Scottish officer in the British Army who served as General Officer Commanding Scotland. While he was at university, he was a rower and represented Great Britain at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Sir John MacMillan | |
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MacMillan in 2012 | |
| Born | 8 February 1932 St George Hanover Square, London |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1953–1991 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 431870 |
| Unit | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Gordon Highlanders |
| Commands held | General Officer Commanding Scotland Eastern District 39th Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
| Relations | Sir Gordon MacMillan (father) |
| Sports career | |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Club | Cambridge University Boat Club |
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