24 November 2006
The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life upon General Sir Michael (John Dawson) Walker GCB CMG CBE following his retirement as Chief of the Defence Staff.
This recommendation for a non-party political life peerage was made by the Prime Minister. The House of Lords Appointments Commission is responsible for recommending non-party political appointments to the House of Lords. However, the Prime Minister continues to nominate direct to The Queen a limited number of distinguished public servants on retirement. The Prime Minister has decided that the number of appointments covered under this arrangement will not exceed ten in any one Parliament.
Note for Editors
Sir Michael was commissioned into the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1966 and undertook Regimental and Staff duties until 1982. He was appointed Commanding Officer of 1 Royal Anglian Regiment in 1985 and went on to Command 20 Armoured Brigade from 1987 to 89. He was Chief of Staff, 1 (BR) Corps 1989 to 91; General Officer Commanding (GOC) NE District and Commander, 2nd Infantry Division, 1991-92; GOC Eastern District 1992; Assistant Chief of the General Staff, MoD, 1992-94; Commander, ACE Rapid Reaction Corps, 1994-97. He was Commander, Land Component Peace Implementation Force, Bosnia from 1995 to 1996 and Commander in Chief, Land Command, 1997 to 2000. Sir Michael was Aide de Camp General to The Queen from 1997 to April 2006 and Chief of the Defence Staff from 2003 until April 2006.
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