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General Peter John Cosgrove, AC , MC , CNZM (born 28 July , 1947 ) was an Australian general. He was the Chief of the Australian Defence Force from 3 July , 2002 to July 2005, when he retired. MILITARY SERVICE Cosgrove has served in the Australian Army since attending the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1965. Early in his career, Cosgrove fought in Vietnam , where he served with great distinction, receiving the Military Cross. Cosgrove came to national fame in Australia, when, as a Major General, he led the international forces ( INTERFET ) in a peace keeping role in East Timor . The mission was so successful that Cosgrove has become one of Australia's most respected and popular military leaders. These mutual feelings towards Cosgrove have led to his promotion to Chief of the Army, and eventually, Chief of the Defence Force. It has also contributed to speculation that he will take up the post of Governor-General Of Australia after he retires. However, he has shown no interest in such a post; and, he pointedly stated in his announcement that he would not renew his contract past 3 July 2005 , that he was not going to enter politics. On 4 July , 2005 , Air Marshal Angus Houston (now Air Chief Marshal Houston), the then-Chief of Air Force (CAF), replaced General Cosgrove as Chief of the Defence Force (CDF). CYCLONE LARRY TASKFORCE On AWARDS
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