Mick Mumford
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Colonel Michael Anthony Mumford, CSC is a career officer in the Australian Army, now serving as a part of the Australian Army Reserve.
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Mick Mumford | |
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Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army Australian Army Reserve |
Years of service | 1986–present |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
Battles/wars | Iraq War Operation Anode Operation Astute |
Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
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He came to prominence in 2006:
- Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, from early 2006, with the rank of lieutenant colonel;
- As CO of Private Jacob Kovco, the first Australian soldier to die during the Iraq campaign (April 2006);
- Commanding 3RAR during:
- Operation Anode (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands, specifically the Australian response to riots following 2006 general election, April 2006);
- Operation Astute responding to riots in East Timor (May–June 2006);
He was promoted to the rank of colonel in late 2013.