Justin Stenhouse
Justin Stenhouse | |
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.jpg) Stenhouse in 2026 | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Service years | 1998–present |
Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade Regional Command |
Conflicts | Kosovo War Bosnian War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Major General Justin George Edward Stenhouse CBE DSO is a senior British Army officer who currently serves as General Officer Commanding Regional Command.
Military career
Stenhouse was commissioned into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1998.[1] He became commanding officer of his regiment in 2017, Assistant Head of Capability Plans in Army Headquarters in 2019 and commander of 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade in May 2022,[2] with promotion to brigadier on 30 June 2022.[3]
Stenhouse oversaw the training programme for the Armed Forces of Ukraine under Operation Interflex in 2022.[4] After that he was appointed Head of Capability Plans – Force Development in the Ministry of Defence in June 2024 and General Officer Commanding Regional Command with promotion to major general in July 2026.[5]
He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2018 Birthday Honours[6] and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for services in Afghanistan in September 2012.[7] He was advanced to Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2024 Birthday Honours.[8]
References
- ↑ "No. 55385". The London Gazette (Supplement). 25 January 1999. p. 884.
- ↑ "Brigadier JGE Stenhouse CBE DSO". TMA UK. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "No. 63754". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 2022. p. 13131.
- ↑ Paul Rathbone, John (11 November 2022). "Ukrainian army recruits join British boot camp to prepare for combat". Financial Times. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ↑ "No. 65123". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 July 2026. p. 13894.
- ↑ "No. 62310". The London Gazette (Supplement). 9 June 2018. p. B7.
- ↑ "Major Justin Stenhouse honoured for Afghanistan tour". BBC News. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "No. 64423". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 June 2024. p. B6.