Daniel Reeve
Daniel Reeve | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 549603[1] |
| Unit | The Rifles |
| Commands | 1st (United Kingdom) Division 6th (United Kingdom) Division 77th Brigade 3rd Battalion, The Rifles |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Major General Daniel Reeve MC is a senior British Army officer, currently serving as General Officer Commanding 1st (United Kingdom) Division.
Military career
[edit]Reeve was commissioned into the Educational and Training Services Branch on 16 December 1994.[1] He was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010,[2] and went on to become commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, The Rifles.[3]
Reeve became commander of the 77th Brigade in December 2018,[4] was promoted to brigadier on 30 June 2019,[5] and became the deputy colonel of The Rifles on 20 July.[6] He was appointed Chief, Joint Force Operations at Permanent Joint Headquarters in August 2021.[7] After serving as British commander during the evacuation of British nationals during the Sudan conflict in April 2023,[8] he was promoted to major general and became General Officer Commanding 6th (United Kingdom) Division in July 2023.[9]
Reeve was appointed Assistant Colonel Commandant of The Rifles on 1 November 2023.[10] He became General Officer Commanding 1st (United Kingdom) Division in March 2024.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "No. 55385". The London Gazette (Supplement). 26 January 1999. p. 891.
- ^ "No. 59924". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 September 2011. p. 18714.
- ^ "Dreghorn barracks handover ceremony". Alamy. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "No. 62700". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 July 2019. p. 11670.
- ^ "No. 62720". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 July 2019. p. 13065.
- ^ "Ministry of Defence Senior Posts" (PDF). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "British commander of Sudan evacuation says operation is fast-moving and dangerous". Forces.net. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "No. 64155". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 August 2023. p. 17190.
- ^ "No. 64276". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 January 2024. p. 26495.
- ^ "RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024". RUSI. Retrieved 25 July 2024.