Peter Everson
Major-General Peter Frederick Everson OBE (born 1957) is a former British Army officer who commanded 4th Division.
Peter Everson | |
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| Born | 1957 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Years of service | 1976-2008 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 4th Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner Iraq War |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Military career
Everson was commissioned into the Intelligence Corps in 1976.[1] As a lieutenant-colonel he undertook a tour in Northern Ireland in 1997 during the Troubles for which he was awarded the OBE.[2] As a colonel he was the chief intelligence officer for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in the Kosovo War. Promoted to brigadier, he was made Director of the Intelligence Corps and head of the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in 2002.[3] He was appointed the Deputy Commanding General of the Multi-National Corps – Iraq from February to September 2006 and then became General Officer Commanding 4th Division.[4] He retired in 2008.[4]
In retirement he became Head of Group Security at British American Tobacco.[5]
References
- "No. 47067". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 November 1976. p. 15410.
- "No. 55303". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 November 1998. p. 12073.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nick Parker |
Deputy Commanding General Multi-National Corps – Iraq February 2006–September 2006 |
Succeeded by Simon Mayall |
| Preceded by Seumas Kerr |
General Officer Commanding the 4th Division 2006–2008 |
Succeeded by Lamont Kirkland |