David McDowall

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David McDowall
Born 16 August 1954
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service 1973-2009
Rank Major-General
Commands held 1st Signals Brigade
2nd Division
Battles/wars Operation Banner
Bosnian War
Awards Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Major-General David McDowall CBE (born 16 August 1954) is a former British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division.

Military career

McDowall joined the British Army as a private in the Royal Corps of Signals at the age of 18.[1] He was commissioned into the Corps in 1981[2] and later commanded a squadron in operations in Northern Ireland and a regiment in operations during the Bosnian War.[1] He went on to be Commander 1st Signal Brigade and then Signal Officer-in-Chief[3] before being appointed General Officer Commanding 2nd Division and Governor of Edinburgh Castle[4] in 2007 and retiring in 2009.[5]

He has served as a member of the Government's Panel on Fair Access to the Professions[6] and military advisor to the First Minister of Scotland.[7]

Family

He is married to Valerie; they have two sons and a daughter.[1]

References

Military offices
Preceded by
Euan Loudon
General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division
20072009
Succeeded by
Andrew Mackay
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