Military Veterans' Group October Lunch

Kahlil Fegan DSC AM was appointed as Australia’s Repatriation Commissioner on 15 September 2023. As Repatriation Commissioner, Kahlil is independent of DVA.

Kahlil is the son of a Vietnam War Veteran and his mother is a war widow supported by DVA. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family on a large cattle property in the Hunter Valley.

Kahlil followed his father into the Australian Army and served for almost 34 years leading and managing people and supporting families. His last appointment was a three-year tenure as the Commander of the 3rd Combat Brigade in Townsville.

Kahlil’s Australian Honours include the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his command and leadership in warlike operations in Afghanistan in 2012; a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his command of a combat team security detachment in Iraq in 2004; and a second one for his time as Director of the Divisional Coalition Plans team also in Iraq. In 2023, Kahlil was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for exceptional service in the Australian Army.

Kahlil is married to Ilona and they have a young son Elijah, as well as two wonderful daughters, Caitlin and Lauren, from a previous marriage.

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