Henry Searby

Major General
Henry Searby
OBE
Military career
Branch
British Army
Service years
1997– Present
Rank
Major General
Conflicts
War in Afghanistan
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire

Major General Henry Lister Searby OBE is a senior British Army officer. He currently serves as General Officer Commanding 3rd (United Kingdom) Division.

Military career

Searby was commissioned into the 9th/12th Royal Lancers on 9 August 1997. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his service in Afghanistan in March 2012. He became commanding officer of the Royal Lancers in February 2017 and, after promotion to brigadier in July 2023, became commander of 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team. After a tour as Assistant Chief of Staff (plans and policy), he became General Officer Commanding 3rd (United Kingdom) Division in September 2026.

References

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  4. ↑ "No. 64104". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 July 2023. p. 13154.
  5. ↑ "Poland phase of NATO's Steadfast Defender draws to a close". British Army. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Brigadier Henry Searby, ACOS G5". Defence Leaders. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "No. 65195". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 October 2026. p. 19334.