Dair Farrar-Hockley
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| Dair Farrar-Hockley | |
|---|---|
| 2 December 1946 - | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1967-1999 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 2nd Division |
| Battles/wars | Falklands War |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Major General Charles Dair Farrar-Hockley, MC (born 2 December 1946) is a British soldier and a military arbitrator. He is the son of General Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley.
[edit] Military career
After schooling at Exeter School, Farrar-Hockley was commissioned in the Parachute Regiment in 1967, serving in Malta, Cyprus and Northern Ireland. As Company Commander with the 2nd Parachute Battalion he was involved in the battles of Goose Green and Wireless Ridge in the Falklands War where he won the MC. Subsequently he commanded the 3rd Parachute Battalion, was Special Briefer to the Chief of Staff at SHAPE, commanded 19 Infantry Brigade at Colchester, was Commander of Infantry Training at Warminster, and assisted the Czech Chief of Defence in preparing his country's armed forces for entry into NATO. He was GOC 2nd Division from 1996 until May 1999.
He is currently the Director General of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as well as being patron of several charities.
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