Nick Houghton
Any nation that supports royalty or has a hierarchical past needs an elite force or command capability to protect, serve, and defend at all costs. The profile of Nick Houghton, General of the United Kingdom, is quite distinctive. Throughout his career, he has also taken courses at some levels of higher learning, which has ultimately meant that his success will be determined by his knowledge and training. This has undoubtedly opened up more doors for promotions in the future, which, unsurprisingly, it did eventually.
Nick Houghton participated in the Good Friday Agreement, where he successfully commanded the 39th infantry brigade. Being director of Military Operations in the Ministry of Defense during the infamous 9/11 attacks, which brought the entire world to a standstill at the time of occurrence, is a great medal of honor that has helped this military general succeed and shine an illuminated golden light on his reputation. Since then, Sir General Nicholas Houghton has received numerous promotions to higher ranks and the military.
Born: 18 October 1954
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Service/branch: British Army
Years of service: 1974–2016
Rank: General
Commands held:
- Chief of the Defence Staff (2013–16)
- Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (2009–13)
- Chief of Joint Operations (2006–09)
- 39th Infantry Brigade (1997–99)
- 1st Battalion, the Green Howards (1991–94)
Battles/wars:
- The Troubles
- Iraq War
