Gwyn Jenkins
Gwyn Jenkins | |
|---|---|
 Jenkins' official portrait | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Marines |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Special Boat Service 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 senior 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 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] In July 2022, it was announced that Jenkins had been selected for promotion to General, and appointed as the next Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff; he will take up the post in September 2022.[7]
Jenkins was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 2021 New Year Honours.[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.
- ^ "Major General Gwyn Jenkins appointed new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff". Ministry of Defence. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "No. 63218". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2020. p. N2.
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