Daniel Reeve Explained

Daniel Reeve
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:British Army
Serviceyears:1994–present
Rank:Major General
Servicenumber:549603
Unit:The Rifles
Commands:6th (United Kingdom) Division
77th Brigade
3rd Battalion, The Rifles
Battles:War in Afghanistan
Awards:Military Cross

Major General Daniel Reeve is a senior British Army officer.

Military career

Reeve was commissioned into the Educational and Training Services Branch on 16 December 1994. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010, and went on to become commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, The Rifles.[1]

Reeve became commander of the 77th Brigade in December 2018,[2] was promoted to brigadier on 30 June 2019, and became the deputy colonel of The Rifles on 20 July. He was appointed Chief, Joint Force Operations at Permanent Joint Headquarters in August 2021.[3] After serving as British commander during the evacuation of British nationals during the Sudan conflict in April 2023,[4] he was promoted to major general and became General Officer Commanding 6th (United Kingdom) Division in July 2023.

Reeve was appointed Assistant Colonel Commandant of The Rifles on 1 November 2023. He became General Officer Commanding 1st (United Kingdom) Division in March 2024.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dreghorn barracks handover ceremony. 11 August 2014. Alamy. 29 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Army Commands. 29 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Ministry of Defence Senior Posts. 29 August 2023.
  4. Web site: British commander of Sudan evacuation says operation is fast-moving and dangerous. 27 April 2023. Forces.net. 29 August 2023.
  5. Web site: RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024. RUSI. 25 July 2024.