Anthony Rawlins Explained

Anthony Rawlins
Nickname:Tony
Allegiance:Australia
Branch:Australian Army
Serviceyears:1986–present
Rank:Major General
Unit:Royal Australian Armoured Corps
Commands:Head Force Design (2022–)
Deputy Chief of Army (2018–22)
7th Combat Brigade (2016–18)
Overwatch Battle Group (West) (2006–07)
2nd Cavalry Regiment (2006–08)
Battles:Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Awards:Officer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross

Major General Anthony John Rawlins, is a senior officer in the Australian Army. He joined the army via the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1986 and was commissioned into the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He has commanded the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2006–08), Overwatch Battle Group (West) (2006–07) and 7th Combat Brigade (2016–18), and deployed on operations to Israel and Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as Deputy Chief of Army from 2018 to 2022,[1] and was appointed Head Force Design within the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group in February 2022.

Career

Rawlins was advanced to an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours for "distinguished service in responsible positions as the Deputy Chief of Army and Head Force Design Division."[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deputy Chief of Army. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608061805/https://www.army.gov.au/our-people/our-leaders/deputy-chief-army. 8 June 2020. 15 November 2020. Australian Army.
  2. Web site: Officer of the Order of Australia . It's an honour . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 9 June 2024.