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[[Major-general (United Kingdom)|Major-General]] '''Gwyn Jenkins''' {{postnominals|country=GBR|size=100%|sep=,|OBE}} is a [[Royal Marines]] officer. |
[[Major-general (United Kingdom)|Major-General]] '''Gwyn Jenkins''' {{postnominals|country=GBR|size=100%|sep=,|CB|OBE}} is a [[Royal Marines]] officer. |
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==Military career== |
==Military career== |
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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.<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 & 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 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.<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 & 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> |
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He was appointed a [[Companion of the Order of the Bath]] (KCB) in the [[2021 New Year Honours]].<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=63218|supp=y|page=N2|date=31 December 2020}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:31, 31 December 2020
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Marines |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 3 Commando Brigade |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General Gwyn Jenkins CB, OBE is a Royal Marines officer.
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.[3] He went on to become Deputy National Security Adviser for Conflict, Stability & Defence in 2016,[4] Commander, 3 Commando Brigade in 2017[5] and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy) in 2019.[6]
He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the 2021 New Year Honours.[7]
References
- ^ "Students inspired by visit of Major General Jenkins". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
- ^ "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 2016-10-07.
- ^ "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.
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