John Baker (general)
| John Stuart Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
24 February 1936 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 9 July 2007 (aged 71) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1998 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Chief of the Defence Force (1995–98) Vice Chief of the Defence Force (1992–95) Director Defence Intelligence Organisation (1989–90) |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Medal Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Commander of the Legion of Honor (Philippines) Distinguished Service Order (Singapore) |
General John Stuart Baker AC, DSM (24 February 1936 – 9 July 2007) was a senior Australian Army officer. Entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1954, his career culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force from 1995 to 1998, the most senior position in the Australian Defence Force. Baker also served as the inaugural Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation from 1990 to 1992,Vice Chief of the Defence Force from 1992 to 1995, and was author of the highly influential 1988 "Baker Report".
Baker entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1954. On graduation in 1957, he was allotted to the Royal Australian Engineers and later completing a degree in civil engineering at the University of Melbourne.
Baker's first regimental posting was a one-year appointment in Papua New Guinea, and not long after he spent a year in Hawaii as an exchange officer. In 1970–1971 he was attached to the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit during the Vietnam War, where he was Mentioned in Despatches. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1971, colonel in 1979, brigadier in 1982, major general in 1987, lieutenant general in 1992 and general in 1995.
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