General Elrick Irastorza, France 12th Chief of Staff of the French Army
Born
(1950-09-29) 29 September 1950 (age 73)
Allegiance
France
Service/branch
French Army
Years of service
1972 – 2011
Rank
Army general
Commands held
Chief of the French Army Staff
Lieutenant-Colonel of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment
Battles/wars
Operation Tacaud (Chad)
Operation UNTAC (Cambodia)
Opération Licorne (Ivory Coast)
Awards
Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the National Order of Merit
Cross of Military Valour
Overseas Medal
National Defense Medal Bronze level
Recognition Medal of the Nation
Combatant Cross
General Elrick James Martial Irastorza[1] (born 29 September 1950 in Maillezais) is a French general, formerly Chief of Staff of the French Army. He has served a career in marine paratrooper infantry, notably in oversea operations.
^Décret du 21 septembre 2000 portant réintégration dans les cadres et admission dans la 2e section, admission dans la 2e section par anticipation et sur demande, élévation aux rang et appellation de général d'armée, promotion et nomination dans la 1re et la 2e section, nomination au titre du congé du personnel navigant et affectation d'officiers généraux
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