David Petraeus

Acting

Born: 1952-11-07
From: Cornwall, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Biography

A retired United States Army general and public official. He served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from September 6, 2011, until his resignation on November 9, 2012. Prior to his assuming the directorship of the CIA, Petraeus served 37 years in the United States Army. His last assignments in the Army were as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from July 4, 2010, to July 18, 2011. His other four-star assignments include serving as the 10th commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) from October 13, 2008, to June 30, 2010, and as commanding general, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from February 10, 2007, to September 16, 2008. As commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq.

Awards & Nominations29 won · 0 nominated

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Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

2012
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Gold Cross of Merit of the Carabinieri

2011
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Irving Kristol Award

2010
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James Madison Medal

2010
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Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia

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2009
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State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic

2009
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Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

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National Defense Service Medal

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Combat Action Badge

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Joint Meritorious Unit Award

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Defense Meritorious Service Medal

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Gwiazda Iraku

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Order of Australia

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Legion of Honour

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Distinguished Service Medal

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Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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Defense Superior Service Medal

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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

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Legion of Merit

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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

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Commendation Medal

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Humanitarian Service Medal

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Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

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Iraq Campaign Medal

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Armed Forces Service Medal

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Valorous Unit Award

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Defense Distinguished Service Medal

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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

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Bronze Star Medal