David Shaw (British Army officer)
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Major General David Anthony Hirst Shaw, CBE (born 19 February 1957) is a former British Army officer who commanded the 2nd Division from 2009 to 2012.
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| Born | 19 February 1957 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Service years | 1976–2012 |
Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 501691 |
| Commands | 2nd Division 15 (North East) Brigade |
Conflicts | Bosnian War Operation Banner |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military career
Brought up in Sri Lanka, Shaw was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1976.[1] He went on to take part in operations in Cyprus, Bosnia and Northern Ireland.[2] He was promoted to brigadier and appointed to command 15 (North East) Brigade in 2002,[3] before becoming Assistant Chief of Staff, Communications in 2004 and Director of Media and Communication at HQ Land Forces in 2007.[2] He took up the post of General Officer Commanding 2nd Division and Governor of Edinburgh Castle in 2009.[4]
Shaw was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 New Year Honours.[5] He retired from the army on 17 February 2012.[6]
Charities
Shaw is co-founder and has been Chair and then CEO of Launchpad (2013), a charity based in Newcastle, Liverpool and Durham that helps mostly homeless veterans make a successful transition to more stable civilian life.[7] Launchpad was visited by Prince Harry in early 2015.[8] Shaw also founded the Veterans' Foundation in 2016 and was CEO until 2025, by which time it had raised significant money for other armed forces' charities and charitable activities.[9]
Other Facts
Shaw is now an artist, studying at the Leith School of Art (2025-2026).[10]