Andrew Farquhar
Major-General Andrew Peter Farquhar CBE, is a former British Army officer who commanded 5th Division.
Andrew Farquhar | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1973–2008 |
| Rank | Major-general |
| Commands held | 1st Bn the Green Howards 15th Infantry Brigade 5th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military career
Educated at Pocklington School, the University of Sheffield and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst,[1] Farquhar was commissioned into the Green Howards in 1973.[2] He became commanding officer of 1st Bn the Green Howards in 1994.[1] He was appointed Commander of 15th Infantry Brigade in 2000, Deputy Commanding General of the Multi-National Force – Iraq in 2004 and General Officer Commanding 5th Division in 2005 before retiring in 2008.[3]
He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1980[4] and advanced to Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2003 Birthday Honours.[5]
Civic and charitable role
In retirement he became a management consultant.[6] He is also a Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire.[7]
References
- Burke's Peerage
- "No. 46132". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 November 1973. p. 13770.
- Army Commands Archived 5 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- "No. 48346". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 October 1980. p. 14607.
- "No. 56963". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 June 2003. p. 5.
- Friends of the Staffordshire & West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force Trust Archived 16 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- Staffordshire County Council Archived 30 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine