Angus Campbell (general)

Angus Campbell
Lieutenant General Angus Campbell in 2017
Australian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, European Union and NATO
Assumed office
20 May 2025
Preceded byCaroline Millar
Personal details
NationalityAustralian
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service1981–2024
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal Australian Infantry Corps
CommandsChief of the Defence Force (2018–24)
Chief of Army (2015–18)
Operation Sovereign Borders (2013–15)
Deputy Chief of Army (2012–13)
Joint Task Force 633 (2011–12)
2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2001–03)
Battles/warsEast Timor (UNTAET)
War in Afghanistan
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross
Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)
Distinguished Service Order (Singapore)
Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore)
Commander of the National Order of Merit (France)
Commander of the Legion of Honour (France)

General Angus John Campbell, AO, DSC is a retired senior officer in the Australian Army, who served as the Chief of the Defence Force from 6 July 2018 until 10 July 2024. He was previously posted as Commander Operation Sovereign Borders from September 2013 until he was appointed Chief of Army in May 2015.