Ian Gordon

Major General Ian Campbell Gordon, (born 20 March 1952) is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. He had a long and distinguished career culminating as Deputy Chief of Army (2004–2006) and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (2006–2008).

Early life and education Ian Campbell Gordon was born in Perth, Western Australia, on 20 March 1952 to Glenice Pascoe and Ivor Gordon, a decorated bomber pilot who flew with No. 455 Squadron RAAF in the Second World War.

Educated at Swanbourne High School, Gordon entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon as an officer cadet in 1970. He graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies, and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. in 1973 and was commissioned into the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Gordon returned to Australia in 2002 and was appointed Commander, Training Command – Army. Mashni became president in January 2023.

Personal Gordon married Ula and they have three children. His hobbies include scuba diving and restoring cars.