Ian Freer (British Army officer)
| Ian Freer | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 5th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General Ian Lennox Freer CB CBE is a former British Army officer who commanded 5th Division.
Military career
Freer was commissioned into the Staffordshire Regiment in 1961.[1] He was appointed Chief of British Mission to Soviet Forces in Europe in 1989 and then served as Commander Land Forces in Northern Ireland from 1991 to 1994 during the troubles.[2] He went on to be General Officer Commanding 5th Division in 1995 before he retired in 1996.[3]
In retirement he settled in Melbourne and became chairman of Ocean Software.[4]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 42480. p. 7196. 3 October 1961. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ↑ Michael Evans, Security squads join forces, The Times, 1 July 1992
- ↑ Army Commands
- ↑ Ocean Software: Leadership team
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Division Reformed (Post last held by Mervyn Janes) |
General Officer Commanding the 5th Division 1995–1996 |
Succeeded by Robin Searby |
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