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Jenkins was educated at [[Malmesbury School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/17670447.students-inspired-by-visit-of-major-general-jenkins/|title=Students inspired by visit of Major General Jenkins|website=Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard|language=en|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> On return from a deployment to Afghanistan in 2011,<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=60283|page=18623|supp=y|date=28 September 2012}}</ref> Jenkins became Military Assistant to the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/images/Reunion-2014/SamLipfriend-DowningStreetLetter.pdf|title=Letter to Mr Don Kentish|publisher=550 Squadron Association|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> He went on to become [[National Security Council (United Kingdom)#National Security Secretariat|Deputy National Security Adviser]] for Conflict, Stability and Defence in 2016,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/529110/co_staff_and_salary_senior_data_march2016.csv/preview|title=Cabinet Office staff and salary data: senior posts as at 31 March 2016 – GOV.UK|website=www.gov.uk|access-date=2016-10-07}}</ref> commander [[3 Commando Brigade]] in 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Senior%20Royal%20Navy%20Appointments%201865-.pdf|title=Senior Royal Navy Appointments|accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> and [[Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff|Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Press Reader Article|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20190308/281668256285828|website=Pressreader.com |publisher=Daily Telegraphy|accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> Jenkins was appointed a [[Companion of the Order of the Bath]] in the [[2021 New Year Honours]].<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=63218|supp=y|page=N2|date=31 December 2020}}</ref> |
Jenkins was educated at [[Malmesbury School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/17670447.students-inspired-by-visit-of-major-general-jenkins/|title=Students inspired by visit of Major General Jenkins|website=Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard|language=en|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> On return from a deployment to Afghanistan in 2011,<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=60283|page=18623|supp=y|date=28 September 2012}}</ref> Jenkins became Military Assistant to the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/images/Reunion-2014/SamLipfriend-DowningStreetLetter.pdf|title=Letter to Mr Don Kentish|publisher=550 Squadron Association|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> He went on to become [[National Security Council (United Kingdom)#National Security Secretariat|Deputy National Security Adviser]] for Conflict, Stability and Defence in 2016,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/529110/co_staff_and_salary_senior_data_march2016.csv/preview|title=Cabinet Office staff and salary data: senior posts as at 31 March 2016 – GOV.UK|website=www.gov.uk|access-date=2016-10-07}}</ref> commander [[3 Commando Brigade]] in 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Senior%20Royal%20Navy%20Appointments%201865-.pdf|title=Senior Royal Navy Appointments|accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> and [[Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff|Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy)]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Press Reader Article|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20190308/281668256285828|website=Pressreader.com |publisher=Daily Telegraphy|accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> Jenkins was appointed a [[Companion of the Order of the Bath]] in the [[2021 New Year Honours]].<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=63218|supp=y|page=N2|date=31 December 2020}}</ref> |
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On 30 August 2022, Jenkins was promoted to [[General (United Kingdom)|general]], skipping the rank of [[Lieutenant-general (United Kingdom)|lieutenant-general]],<ref name="LG 63818">{{London Gazette |issue=63818 |date=20 September 2022 |page=17754 |supp= y}}</ref> and took up the post of [[Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom)|Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-general-gwyn-jenkins-appointed-new-vice-chief-of-the-defence-staff|title=Major General Gwyn Jenkins appointed new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff|publisher=Ministry of Defence|date=27 July 2022|accessdate=27 July 2022}}</ref> |
On 30 August 2022, Jenkins was promoted to [[General (United Kingdom)|general]], skipping the rank of [[Lieutenant-general (United Kingdom)|lieutenant-general]],<ref name="LG 63818">{{London Gazette |issue=63818 |date=20 September 2022 |page=17754 |supp= y}}</ref> and took up the post of [[Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom)|Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-general-gwyn-jenkins-appointed-new-vice-chief-of-the-defence-staff|title=Major General Gwyn Jenkins appointed new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff|publisher=Ministry of Defence|date=27 July 2022|accessdate=27 July 2022}}</ref> At the same time he was made an [[Aide-de-Camp]] (ADC) to the Queen.<ref name="LG 63818" /> |
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Revision as of 18:02, 26 September 2022
Gwyn Jenkins | |
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 Jenkins' official portrait | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Marines |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff 3 Commando Brigade Special Boat Service |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
General Gwyn Jenkins, CB, OBE, ADC is a senior Royal Marines officer serving as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff since August 2022.
Military career
Jenkins was educated at Malmesbury School.[1] On return from a deployment to Afghanistan in 2011,[2] Jenkins became Military Assistant to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.[3] He went on to become Deputy National Security Adviser for Conflict, Stability and Defence in 2016,[4] commander 3 Commando Brigade in 2017,[5] and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy) in 2019.[6] Jenkins was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 2021 New Year Honours.[7]
On 30 August 2022, Jenkins was promoted to general, skipping the rank of lieutenant-general,[8] and took up the post of Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.[9] At the same time he was made an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Queen.[8]
References
- ^ "Students inspired by visit of Major General Jenkins". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "No. 60283". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 September 2012. p. 18623.
- ^ "Letter to Mr Don Kentish" (PDF). 550 Squadron Association. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Cabinet Office staff and salary data: senior posts as at 31 March 2016 – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Senior Royal Navy Appointments" (PDF). Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Press Reader Article". Pressreader.com. Daily Telegraphy. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "No. 63218". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2020. p. N2.
- ^ a b "No. 63818". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 September 2022. p. 17754.
- ^ "Major General Gwyn Jenkins appointed new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff". Ministry of Defence. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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