| Andrew Graham | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1956 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1975 - Present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 3rd Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Lieutenant General Andrew John Noble Graham CB CBE (born 21 October 1956) is the Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and was Director of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.
Educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, Graham was commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louiseās) in 1975.[1][2] He was appointed Commanding Officer of his Regiment in 1995 and Commander of 3rd Infantry Brigade in 1999.[2] He went on to be Director Army Resources and Plans in 2001, Deputy Commanding General Multi-National Corps ā Iraq in early 2004 and Director General Army Training & Recruiting Agency later in 2004.[2] He became the Royal Regiment of Scotland's first Colonel from 31 March 2007[3] as well as Director of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom from 2008.[2]
He is the elder son and heir of Sir John Graham, Bt, GCMG.
Honours and Awards[]
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Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) | 2011 Birthday Honours[4] |
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) | 2002 |
| Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | 1993 | |
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General Service Medal | |
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Iraq Medal | |
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | 2002 |
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | 2012 |
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Accumulated Campaign Service Medal | |
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Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
References[]
- ā "No. 46741". 18 November 1975. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46741/page/
- ā 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Defence Academy Biography
- ā Royal Regiment Admitted as Honorary Freemen of Penicuik Midlothian Council, 26 March 2007
- ā "No. 59808". 11 June 2011. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/59808/page/
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