David Leakey
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Lieutenant General David Leakey CMG, CBE |
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| Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod | |
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Assumed office 1 February 2011 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir Freddie Viggers |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Arundell David Leakey 18 May 1952 United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Relations |
Nigel Leakey (uncle) Joshua Leakey (distant cousin) |
| Father | Rea Leakey |
| Alma mater |
Sherborne School University of Cambridge Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1971–2010 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands |
European Union Military Staff 20th Armoured Brigade 2nd Royal Tank Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Banner EUFOR Althea (Bosnia and Hercegovina) |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service |
Lieutenant General Arundell David Leakey, CMG, CBE (born 18 May 1952) is a former British military commander. He was Director General of the European Union Military Staff in the Council of the European Union, Brussels. In 2010 he was appointed Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
Leakey is the son of Major General Rea Leakey and nephew of Victoria Cross recipient Nigel Leakey. Leakey was educated at Sherborne School. He is also related to the Victoria Cross recipient Joshua Leakey.
After attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Leakey was commissioned into the Royal Tank Regiment as a second lieutenant (on probation) on 27 February 1971. From 4 September 1971 to 1 July 1974 he was a university cadet while he read law at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. His commission was confirmed on 1 July 1974 with seniority from 1 February 1971. He was promoted to lieutenant on 1 July 1974 with seniority from 1 February 1973, and to captain on 1 August 1977. He served in the UK, Northern Ireland, Germany, Bosnia and in Canada in armoured vehicles and in tanks (Chieftain and Challenger).
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