Background
Tony Fraser was born in Sydney in November 1958, and grew up in regional New South Wales.
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He joined the Australian Army in July 1977 as an Aviation Cadet and graduated from the Officer Cadet School Portsea in June 1978.
Career
His last posting was Head, Helicopter Systems Division within the Defence Materiel Organisation. In 1987-1988 he served in Israel and Lebanon with the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation (United Nations Truce Supervision Organization), following which he was awarded a Chief of the General Staff (CGS) Commendation. In 1992 he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross.
Upon promotion to Colonel in January 2000 he assumed the appointment of Commander 1st Division Aviation, a tenure that included command of the Sydney Olympics Joint Aviation Group.
He was promoted to Brigadier in January, 2003, and to Major General on 25 August 2006. He transitioned from Defence in 2011 and in 2012 was appointed the Head of Region - Australasia with Finmeccanica.
Tony Fraser is married to Kelly and they have two daughters.
Achievements
Membership
Until 2011 he was a senior member of the Australian Army.
Awards
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Officer of the Order of Australia Order of Australia; Officer of the Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.