Peter van Uhm

Peter van Uhm
Peter van Uhm in 2008
Chief of Defence
In office
17 April 2008 – 28 June 2012
Preceded byGeneral Dick Berlijn
Succeeded byGeneral Tom Middendorp
Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army
In office
5 September 2005 – 13 March 2008
Preceded byLieutenant general Marcel Urlings
Succeeded byLieutenant 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 service1972–2012
Rank General
CommandsChief of Defence
Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army
11th Airmobile Brigade
Battles/wars

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.