Major General (Robert) Lamont Kirkland, CBE is a former senior British Army officer. He commanded 4th Division from November 2008 to January 2012 and is now full-time CEO of Team Forces.
Robert Lamont Kirkland | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ayr, Scotland |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1976–2012 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Royal Engineers Green Howards |
| Commands held | Green Howards 4th Division |
| Battles/wars | Former Yugoslavia |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Career edit
Following education at Strathallan School and training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Kirkland's permanent commission in the Royal Engineers as a second lieutenant was confirmed on 9 October 1976 (dated 6 March 1976).[1] He was promoted lieutenant on 6 March 1978,[2] captain on 6 September 1982,[3] and major on 30 September 1989.[4]
He transferred to the Green Howards on 17 December 1991,[5] and was promoted lieutenant colonel on appointment as Commanding Officer of the Green Howards on 30 June 1994.[6] On 5 December 1997 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his service in the former Yugoslavia between December 1996 and June 1997.[7] He was promoted colonel on 30 June 2000,[8] and brigadier on 30 June 2003.[9] In the 2005 New Year Honours he was promoted to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).[10] In August 2008 he was serving as Director Army Personnel Strategy when he was nominated as the next General Officer Commanding of 4th Division.[11][12] This appointment took effect on 12 November 2008 when he was also promoted major general.[13] On 6 November 2008 he also became chairman of the Army Winter Sports Association (AWSA).[14]
He left his military posts in January 2012 on his retirement from the Army and became full-time CEO of Team Forces.[15]
References edit
- ^ "No. 47067". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 November 1976. p. 15409.
- ^ "No. 47067". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 March 1978. p. 15409.
- ^ "No. 49136". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 October 1982. pp. 13238–13239.
- ^ "No. 51890". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 October 1989. p. 11310.
- ^ "No. 52838". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 February 1992. p. 2790. In this entry his rank is shown as lieutenant, presumably in error.
- ^ "No. 53724". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 July 1994. pp. 9605–9606.
- ^ "No. 54969". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 December 1997. p. 13691.
- ^ "No. 55901". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 July 2000. pp. 7243–7244.
- ^ "No. 56986". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 July 2003. p. 8125.
- ^ "No. 57509". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2004. p. 5.
- ^ "Service appointments:Army". The Times. 6 August 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
- ^ "High-ranking title for Ayr-born soldier". Ayrshire Post.net. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
- ^ "No. 58885". The London Gazette (Supplement). 18 November 2008. p. 17876.
- ^ "Welcome to the AWSA Web Site!—Latest news". AWSA. 23 March 2009. Archived from the original on 22 June 2009. Retrieved 27 June 2009.
- ^ "About". Team Forces. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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