Peter van Uhm
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Petrus Johannes Mathias "Peter" van Uhm (born 15 June 1955) is a retired Royal Netherlands Army general. He served as Chief of Defence of the Armed forces of the Netherlands from 17 April 2008 until 28 June 2012. He previously served as the Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army from 5 September 2005 until 13 March 2008.
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Peter van Uhm | |
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Chief of Defence | |
In office 17 April 2008 – 28 June 2012 | |
Preceded by | General Dick Berlijn |
Succeeded by | General Tom Middendorp |
Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army | |
In office 5 September 2005 – 13 March 2008 | |
Preceded by | Lieutenant general Marcel Urlings |
Succeeded by | Lieutenant general Rob Bertholee |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-06-15) 15 June 1955 (age 69) Nijmegen, Netherlands |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Netherlands |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1972–2012 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Chief of Defence Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army 11th Airmobile Brigade |
Battles/wars | |
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