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Douglas Chalmers
British Army general (born 1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Scottish academic and former communist activist, see Douglas Chalmers (politician).
Lieutenant General Douglas McKenzie Chalmers, CB, DSO, OBE (born 26 February 1966) is a former British Army officer who served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Strategy & Operations) from 2018 to 2021. He is currently Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
Quick Facts Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Preceded by ...
Douglas Chalmers | |
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![]() Lieutenant General Chalmers in 2018 | |
Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge | |
Assumed office 1 October 2021 | |
Preceded by | Fiona Reynolds |
Personal details | |
Born | (1966-02-26) 26 February 1966 (age 58) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Education | Reddam House, Berkshire |
Alma mater | School of Advanced Military Studies Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1984–2022 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment |
Commands | Task Force Helmand 12th Mechanised Brigade 2nd Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | |
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