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'''Ian Upjohn''', an Australian [[barrister]] and Army Officer, and recipient of the [[Conspicuous Service Cross (Australia)|Conspicuous Service Cross]].
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'''Ian William Upjohn''', {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=100%|sep=,|CSC|QC}} is an Australian [[barrister]] and [[Australian Army Reserve|Army Reserve]] officer, and recipient of the [[Conspicuous Service Cross (Australia)|Conspicuous Service Cross]].


==Biography==
Born in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], Ian Upjohn is the son of a prominent Melbourne surgeon and grandson of Sir [[William George Dismore Upjohn]], surgeon and [[Chancellor]] of [[Melbourne University]]. Educated at the [[Scotch College, Melbourne|Scotch College]], Upjohn then studied [[law]] and arts at [[Melbourne University]]. As a university student Upjohn joined the [[Melbourne University Regiment]], achieving the rank of [[Lance Corporal]] before undertaking the [[Herring Course]] for first appointment as a commissioned officer. Upjohn graduated as a [[Second Lieutenant]] into the [[Australian Army Reserve]] in January 1988 and was posted to the [[4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse]].
Born in [[Melbourne]], Victoria, Upjohn is the son of a Melbourne surgeon and grandson of [[William George Dismore Upjohn|Sir William Upjohn]], surgeon and [[Chancellor (education)#Australia|Chancellor]] of the [[University of Melbourne]]. After completing his schooling at [[Scotch College, Melbourne|Scotch College]], Upjohn studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating with Honours degrees in Law and Arts. As a university student Upjohn joined the [[Melbourne University Regiment]], achieving the rank of [[lance corporal]] before undertaking the [[Herring Course]] for first appointment as a commissioned officer. He graduated as a [[second lieutenant]] into the Australian Army Reserve in March 1989 and was posted to the [[4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse]].


In civilian life, Upjohn graduated from Melbourne University with Honours degrees in Law and Arts, as well as a Master of Arts. Since the early 1990s he has pursued a career at the [[Victorian Bar]] after being articled at the firm [[Blake Dawson Waldron]] in Melbourne. He subsequently studied in London and was awarded a Master of Laws from the University of London.
After being articled at the firm [[Blake Dawson Waldron]] in Melbourne, he was called to the [[Victorian Bar]] in 1993.<ref name=":0" /> He subsequently studied in London and was awarded a Master of Laws from the [[University of London]].


On 11 June 2007, as part of the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List, Upjohn was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross "[f]or outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse within the 4th Brigade."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Award Extract - Australian Honours Search Facility [Award ID 1135321]|url=https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1135321}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/qb/qb2007/Media%20notes%20CSC.pdf|title=Queen's Birthday 2007 Honours List: Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)|accessdate=25 January 2014|publisher=Australian Government|date=11 June 2007}}</ref> He was subsequently appointed to command Australian soldiers in the [[Solomon Islands]].<ref>{{cite news|date=21 March 2012|title=Allegations Tongan soldiers attacked villagers|url=http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/onairhighlights/474062|newspaper=Radio Australia|publisher=ABC News|accessdate=25 January 2015}}</ref> In mid-2011 Upjohn was appointed as an Honorary [[Aide-de-Camp]] to His Excellency [[Alex Chernov]], the [[Governor of Victoria]].
In 2007 Upjohn was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his outstanding performance as [[Commanding Officer]] of the [[4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse]].


On 26 November 2014, Upjohn was appointed as a [[Senior Counsel]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Ian W Upjohn CSC SC – Barrister Profile|url=https://www.vicbar.com.au/profile?2880|publisher=Victorian Bar|accessdate=25 January 2015}}</ref>
He has subsequently been appointed to command Australian soldiers in the [[Solomon Islands]], a highly coveted position for a general reserve officer.


==References==
Upjohn was embroiled in controversy in 2006 when he unsucessfully contested a $105.00 parking ticket in court, incurring over $3000.00 in legal fees in the process. [http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20689569-2862,00.html]
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Latest revision as of 17:31, 27 September 2023

Ian Upjohn
BornMelbourne, Victoria
AllegianceAustralien
Service/branchAustralian Army Reserve
RankLieutenant Colonel
Commands4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse
Battles/warsOperation Anode
AwardsConspicuous Service Cross
RelationsSir William Upjohn (grandfather)

Ian William Upjohn, CSC, QC is an Australian barrister and Army Reserve officer, and recipient of the Conspicuous Service Cross.

Biography

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Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Upjohn is the son of a Melbourne surgeon and grandson of Sir William Upjohn, surgeon and Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. After completing his schooling at Scotch College, Upjohn studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating with Honours degrees in Law and Arts. As a university student Upjohn joined the Melbourne University Regiment, achieving the rank of lance corporal before undertaking the Herring Course for first appointment as a commissioned officer. He graduated as a second lieutenant into the Australian Army Reserve in March 1989 and was posted to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse.

After being articled at the firm Blake Dawson Waldron in Melbourne, he was called to the Victorian Bar in 1993.[1] He subsequently studied in London and was awarded a Master of Laws from the University of London.

On 11 June 2007, as part of the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List, Upjohn was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross "[f]or outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse within the 4th Brigade."[2][3] He was subsequently appointed to command Australian soldiers in the Solomon Islands.[4] In mid-2011 Upjohn was appointed as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency Alex Chernov, the Governor of Victoria.

On 26 November 2014, Upjohn was appointed as a Senior Counsel.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ian W Upjohn CSC SC – Barrister Profile". Victorian Bar. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Award Extract - Australian Honours Search Facility [Award ID 1135321]".
  3. ^ "Queen's Birthday 2007 Honours List: Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)" (PDF). Australian Government. 11 June 2007. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Allegations Tongan soldiers attacked villagers". Radio Australia. ABC News. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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