Chris Bell (British Army officer)
Major General Christopher James Bell, CBE is a senior British Army officer.
Chris Bell | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Scots Guards |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion Scots Guards 77th Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military career
Bell was commissioned into the Scots Guards.[1] He became commanding officer of 1st Battalion Scots Guards in 2010,[1] Commander 77th Brigade in May 2017[2] and Programme Director for Project Castle, which aims to develop a modern career structure in the Army, in December 2018.[1] He become General Officer Commanding Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command in June 2020.[3]
He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of his services in Iraq in October 2003.[4] He was also appointed an OBE in recognition of his services in Afghanistan in July 2008[5] and advanced to CBE in the 2020 New Year Honours.[6]
References
- "Brigadier Chris Bell to Lead 77th Brigade". Warfare Today. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Generals: February 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "No. 57100". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 October 2003. p. 7.
- "No. 58776". The London Gazette (Supplement). 25 July 2008. p. 11241.
- "No. 62866". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 December 2019. p. N6.
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