Jonathan David Page
Encyclopedia
Major General Jonathan (Jacko) David Page CB OBE is a British Army
General.
in 1981, commissioned into the Parachute Regiment. In 1989, he commanded an armoured squadron of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
and deployed to the Middle East for Operation Granby
, the British military contribution to the Gulf War
.
As well as staff posts in the Ministry of Defence
, he has served as Chief of Staff of 24 Airmobile Brigade and with UNPROFOR in Sarajevo
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
. He assumed command of 16 Air Assault Brigade in December 2002, which deployed as part of Operation Telic
, the British contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq
.
On May 1, 2007, he replaced Dutch Major-General Ton van Loon
as Regional Command South in Afghanistan
for a six months period. This NATO ISAF
command was responsible for southern Afghanistan, where some of the most intensive combat operations against the Taliban
took place. Then in 2008 he was appointed General Officer Commanding
6th Division (a new Divisional Headquarters based in York
) and in 2009 he was appointed Director Special Forces.
Page was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2009 New Year Honours.
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
General.
Military career
He joined the British ArmyBritish Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
in 1981, commissioned into the Parachute Regiment. In 1989, he commanded an armoured squadron of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and the senior Scottish regiment. It was formed on 2 July 1971 at Holyrood, Edinburgh, by the amalgamation of the 3rd Carabiniers The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) (SCOTS DG) is a cavalry regiment of...
and deployed to the Middle East for Operation Granby
Operation Granby
Operation Granby was the name given to the British military operations during the Gulf War. 53,462 troops were deployed during the conflict. The total cost of operations was £2.434 billion of which at least £2.049 billion was paid for by other nations such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia; £200...
, the British military contribution to the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
.
As well as staff posts in the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces....
, he has served as Chief of Staff of 24 Airmobile Brigade and with UNPROFOR in Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
. He assumed command of 16 Air Assault Brigade in December 2002, which deployed as part of Operation Telic
Operation Telic
Operation TELIC was the codename under which all British military operations in Iraq were conducted between the start of the Invasion of Iraq on 19 March 2003 and the withdrawal of the last remaining British forces on 22 May 2011...
, the British contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq
2003 invasion of Iraq
The 2003 invasion of Iraq , was the start of the conflict known as the Iraq War, or Operation Iraqi Freedom, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and toppled the regime of Saddam Hussein in 21 days of major combat operations...
.
On May 1, 2007, he replaced Dutch Major-General Ton van Loon
Ton van Loon
Ton van Loon is a commander from the Netherlands. He is a Lieutenant General employed by NATO who took control of the International Security Assistance Force , Regional Command South on November 1, 2006 until May 1, 2007. As of April 13, 2010, he commands I. German/Dutch Corps...
as Regional Command South in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
for a six months period. This NATO ISAF
International Security Assistance Force
The International Security Assistance Force is a NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan established by the United Nations Security Council on 20 December 2001 by Resolution 1386 as envisaged by the Bonn Agreement...
command was responsible for southern Afghanistan, where some of the most intensive combat operations against the Taliban
Coalition combat operations in Afghanistan in 2007
US and NATO International Security Assistance Force operations, alongside Afghan National Army forces, continued against the Taliban through 2007.-January to July:...
took place. Then in 2008 he was appointed General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding is the usual title given in the armies of Commonwealth nations to a general officer who holds a command appointment. Thus, a general might be the GOC II Corps or GOC 7th Armoured Division...
6th Division (a new Divisional Headquarters based in York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
) and in 2009 he was appointed Director Special Forces.
Page was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2009 New Year Honours.