James Senior
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Major General James Matthew Senior CBE is a senior British Army officer who has served as General Officer Commanding Regional Command since September 2023.
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James Senior | |
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Senior in 2023 | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1993–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 38th (Irish) Brigade Regional Command |
| Conflicts | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military career
Having attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Senior was commissioned in the Educational and Training Services Branch on 14 December 1996 as a subaltern (second lieutenant) with seniority in that rank from 11 December 1993 and immediately promoted to subaltern (lieutenant) with seniority from 11 December 1995.[1] On 15 January 1999, he transferred to the King's Royal Hussars.[2] He was promoted to captain on 17 June 1999.[3]
He went on to be commanding officer of the Light Dragoons.[4] After that, he became commander of 38th (Irish) Brigade in August 2021,[5] and General Officer Commanding Regional Command in August 2023.[6]
He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2021 Birthday Honours.[7]