Sir Ben Bathurst | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Major General Bathurst in 2021 | |
| Governor of Gibraltar | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Chief Minister | Fabian Picardo |
| Preceded by | Sir David Steel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1964 |
| Relations | Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst (father) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1983-2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Welsh Guards |
| Commands | UK Military Representative to NATO London District Household Division 1st Battalion Welsh Guards |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Commander of the Order of the British Empire Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) Bronze Star Medal (United States) |
Lieutenant-General Sir Benjamin John Bathurst, KCVO, CBE (born 15 April 1964) is a retired senior British Army officer. He is currently serving as Governor of Gibraltar, having replaced Sir David Steel, in June 2024.