Alan Stretton

Major General Alan Stretton (retired) AO CBE (born on September 30, 1922) is a former senior Australian Army officer.

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September 30 - 1922

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He received the Australian of the Year award in 1975 for his work in the cleanup efforts at Darwin in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy.

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Australian of the Year - 1975 - Darwin - Cyclone Tracy

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He is a former Deputy Director of the Joint Intelligence Organization and member of the National Intelligence Committee.

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In August 2004 he publicly criticised the Australian Government's policy of involvement with the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, in an open letter in which he stated:

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August - 2004 - 2003 Invasion of Iraq

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: The alleged connection between Saddam Hussein and al-Qa'ida is ludicrous.

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