David Morrison | |
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 Morrison in Canberra in July 2012 | |
| Born | 24 May 1956 Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1979–2015 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Chief of Army (2011–15) Commander Forces Command (2008–11) Deputy Chief of Army (2008) Australian Defence College (2006–07) 3rd Brigade (2002–04) 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1997–98) |
| Battles / wars | Operation Lagoon International Force for East Timor |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) Australian of the Year (2016) |
| Relations | Major General Alan Morrison (father) |
Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO (born 24 May 1956)[1] is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. He served as Chief of Army from June 2011 until his retirement in May 2015. He was named Australian of the Year for 2016.
- ^ Tillet, Andrew (30 January 2016). "David Morrison: The Quiet Man who Changed an Army". The West Australian.