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Roland Walker
British Army officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker, KCB, DSO, ADC Gen (born 14 May 1970) is a senior British Army officer, who served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Strategy and Operations) from April 2021 until June 2024.[1] He became Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, on 15 June 2024.[2]
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Sir Roland Walker | |
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![]() Lieutenant General Walker in 2023 | |
Birth name | Charles Roland Vincent Walker |
Nickname(s) | Roly |
Born | (1970-05-14) 14 May 1970 (age 54) Nairobi, Kenya |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1990–present |
Rank | General |
Unit | Grenadier Guards |
Commands held | Chief of the General Staff (2024–) Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (2021–24) Director Special Forces (2018–21) 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade (2013–15) 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards (2008–10) |
Battles/wars | The Troubles Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Alma mater | Royal Agricultural College |
Spouse(s) |
Kate White-Thomson (m. 1998) |
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