Roland Walker
Sir Roland Walker | |
|---|---|
Lieutenant General Walker in 2023 | |
| Birth name | Charles Roland Vincent Walker |
| Nickname(s) | Roly |
| Born | 14 May 1970 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Commands | Chief of the General Staff (2024–) Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (2021–2024) Director Special Forces (2018–2021) 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade (2013–2015) 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards (2008–2010) |
| Battles / wars | The Troubles Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
| Alma mater | Royal Agricultural College |
| Spouse(s) |
Kate White-Thomson (m. 1998) |
General Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker (born 14 May 1970) is a senior British Army officer, who has served as Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, since 15 June 2024. Walker previously served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Strategy and Operations) from April 2021 until June 2024.