Paul McLachlan

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Paul McLachlan
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branch Australian Army
Years of service1982–2019
Rank Major General
Unit Royal Australian Artillery
Commands held 1st Division (2015–18)
Operation Queensland Flood Assist (2011)
7th Brigade (2010–2012)
8th/12th Medium Regiment (2003–2004)
Battles/wars Iraq War
Awards Officer of the Order of Australia
Conspicuous Service Cross
Spouse(s)Anita

Major General Paul David McLachlan, AO , CSC is a retired senior Australian Army officer. He commanded the 1st Division from November 2015 to December 2018. [1]

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Military career

McLachlan joined in the Australian Army in 1982 and graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1985. He served with 1st Field Regiment and 8th/12th Medium Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery. After a range of staff appointments, McLachlan returned to 8th/12th Medium Regiment as its commander in 2003–2004, then moved to J3 (Operations Officer) in Headquarters 1st Division/Deployable Joint Force Headquarters. He served as J3 in Joint Task Force 633 in Baghdad from February 2006, then as Chief of Staff in Headquarters 1st Division. He commanded the 7th Brigade from February 2010. From January 2013, McLachlan became Head of Land Systems in the Defence Materiel Organisation. [2]

Honours and awards

Personal life

McLachlan is married to Anita, and has two children. [2]

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References

  1. "Commander 1st Division". Australian Army. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Paul McLachlan". Australian School of Applied Management. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  3. "McLachlan, Paul David". It's An Honour. Australian Government. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  4. "McLachlan, Paul David". It's An Honour. Australian Government. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  5. "McLACHLAN, Paul David". It's An Honour. Australian Government. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
Military offices
Preceded by
Major General Stuart Smith
Commander 1st Division
2015–2018
Succeeded by
Major General Jake Ellwood