Anthony Rawlins
Australian army officer
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Major General Anthony John Rawlins, AO, DSC is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. He joined the army via the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1986 and was commissioned into the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He has commanded the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2006–08), Overwatch Battle Group (West) (2006–07) and 7th Combat Brigade (2016–18), and deployed on operations to Israel and Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as Deputy Chief of Army from 2018 to 2022,[1] and was Head Force Design within the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group from 2022 to 2025.
Anthony Rawlins | |
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| Nickname | Tony |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Service years | 1986–2025 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Royal Australian Armoured Corps |
| Commands | Head Force Design (2022–25) Deputy Chief of Army (2018–22) 7th Combat Brigade (2016–18) Overwatch Battle Group (West) (2006–07) 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2006–08) |
| Conflicts | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross |
Career
Rawlins was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.[2] He was advanced to an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours for "distinguished service in responsible positions as the Deputy Chief of Army and Head Force Design Division."[3]