Major General Philip A. J. McNee KHP is a senior British Army officer and medical doctor, who has been appointed as Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces with effect from May 2024.
Major General Philip McNee KHP | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 554203 |
| Unit | Army Medical Services |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
Military career
editMcNee was commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps on 18 September 1998.[1] After serving as commanding officer of 16 Medical Regiment,[2] he became head of the Medical Operational Capability team for Defence Medical Services.[3] It was announced in November 2023 that he would become Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces with effect from May 2024.[4]
On 20 May 2024, McNee was appointed an honorary Physician to the King.[5]
References
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- ^ "Colchester-based Army medics complete swim across English Channel". East Anglian Daily Times. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "DPRTE Engage 2020 preview: Connecting the defence procurement supply chain". BIP SolutionS. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Announcement of Brigadier Philip McNee as Surgeon General". Strategic Command. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Supplement No. 1 of Monday 1 July 2024". London Gazette. Retrieved 7 July 2024.