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General John Nicholas Reynolds Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL (/ ˈ h ɔː t ən / HAW-tən; born 18 October 1954) is a retired senior British Army officer and former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the British Armed Forces.
- 1974–2016
- British Army
General Sir Nicholas Houghton Chief of Defence – United Kingdom 2013. Last updated: 11 Sep. 2013 14:54
General Houghton became VCDS in May 2009. He was central to implementing the outcomes of the 2010 SDSR and was the sole military member of Lord Levene’s Defence Reform team. He was advanced to GCB in 2011. He assumed the appointment of Chief of the Defence Staff in July 2013.
15 de ago. de 2020 · Learn about the career and achievements of the former Chief of the Defence Staff, who led the UK armed forces from 2013 to 2016. Find out his previous roles, awards, speeches and announcements.
22 de jan. de 2016 · The Prime Minister thanked General Sir Nick Houghton for his service and welcomed Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach as his successor. The statement was made on 22 January 2016 and published on the UK government website.
19 de mar. de 2013 · David Cameron praised Sir Nick Houghton as the successor of Sir David Richards in 2013. He said General Houghton was a consummate military professional and would lead the armed forces through change and challenges.
21 de out. de 2013 · Gen Sir Nick Houghton took over as the nation's most senior military officer in July 2013, facing many challenges and cuts. He talks about the role of the armed forces, the Afghanistan withdrawal, the reserves and the national interest.
