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

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September 30: September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 92 days remaining. It is the last day of September....

1922: 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar)....

Australian of the Year: The Australian of the Year Awards commenced in 1960. The award recipients are decided by Australia Day Committees in each state and territory. The awards are presented on Australia Day (January 26) each year....

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