Ken Gillespie Military person

Lieutenant General Kenneth James "Ken" Gillespie AC, DSC, CSM (born 28 June 1952) is a retired senior officer in the Australian Army. Gillespie served as Vice Chief of the Defence Force from 2005 until 2008, then Chief of Army from 2008 until his retirement in June 2011.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 28, 1952
Birth place	Queensland , Brisbane

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award	Legion of Merit Conspicuous Service Medal Distinguished Service Cross (Australia) Order of Australia Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)
military operations	Operation Slipper United Nations Transition Assistance Group War in Afghanistan (2001–present) East Timor
military branch	Australian Army
military command	Chief of Army Vice Chief of the Defence Force Commander Australian Contingent Operation Slipper Commander West Sector Operation Tanager Land Commander Australia
service start	1968
service end	2011