Major General Eldon Nicholas Somerville Millar CVO MBE is a British Army officer who is serving as deputy commander, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy. He previously served as Defence Services Secretary in the Royal Household from 2022 to 2024.
Military career
Millar was commissioned the Royal Engineers on 14 October 1994.[1] After serving as commanding officer of 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD),[2] he became head of Army Engagement and Communications in October 2019[3] and Defence Services Secretary in 2022.[4] He is currently deputy commander, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy.[5]
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in March 2010[6] and received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in March 2016.[7] He was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in September 2024 upon relinquishing his role as Defence Services Secretary.[8]
References
- ^ "No. 58271". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 March 2007. p. 3651.
- ^ "The Carver Barracks open day is back! (And Saffron Hall will host Honorary Colonel Jools Holland for a special Royal Engineer concert)". Saffron Walden Reporter. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Generals: January 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ Royal Court Circular, 2022, St James Palace, 3 February 2022
- ^ "Deputy Commander". NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "No. 59486". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 July 2010. p. 13280.
- ^ "No. 61529". The London Gazette (Supplement). 18 March 2016. p. 6083.
- ^ "No. 64538". The London Gazette. 11 October 2024. p. 19970.
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