Peter 'Gus' Gilmore

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Peter Warwick Gilmore Peter W. Gilmore.jpg Gus Gilmore in 2014 Nickname(s) Gus Born 31 January 1962 (age 59) Sydney, New South Wales Allegiance Australia Service/branch Australian Army Years of service 1979–2019 Rank Major General Commands held Military Strategic Commitments Division (2016–19) Forces Command (2015–16) Deputy Chief of Army (2013–15) Special Operations Command (2011–13) International Security Assistance Force Special Operations Forces (2009–10) Coalition Advisory Support Team (2005–06) Special Air Service Regiment (2001–02) Battles/wars War in Afghanistan Iraq War Awards Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) Bronze Star Medal (United States) Meritorious Service Medal (United States)[1] Major General Peter Warwick "Gus" Gilmore, AO, DSC (born 31 January 1962) is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. A graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon, he was commissioned into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in 1983 and spent much of his career in special forces. He commanded the Special Air Service Regiment (2001–02), led the first contingent of the Australian Special Operations Task Group in Afghanistan (2001–02), was responsible for the Coalition Advisory Support Team in Iraq (2005–06), and commanded International Security Assistance Force Special Operations Forces (2009–10). Following promotion to major general he held a succession of senior appointments, including Special Operations Commander Australia (2011–13), Deputy Chief of Army (2013–15), and Commander Forces Command (2015–16). His final appointment was as Head Military Strategic Commitments Division from 2016 to 2019.