MOORE, John Jeremy

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Title:

Sir

Rank:

Major General

Unit/Base:

40 Commando RM

'42 Commando RM'

'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'

Regiment/Corps:

Royal Marines

Service:

Royal Navy

Honours & Awards:

Born:

Thursday, July 5, 1928

Died :

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Major General John Jeremy Moore served as the commander of the British land forces during the Falklands War in 1982.

Lieutenant - awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service with 40 Commando RM in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952 [1].
Captain - awarded a Bar to the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst Commander of 'L' Company 42 Commando RM during a hostage rescue operation at Limbang, Sarawak, on the 12th December 1962 [2].
Lt. Colonel - appointed O.B.E., (Military Division), in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st May 1973 to 31st July 1973 [3].
Maj. Gen. - appointed K.C.B., (Military Division), in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic [4].

Sources

[1] London Gazette 39675, page 5528.

[1] National Archives file WO373/131/31.

[2] London Gazette 43009, page 4693.

[2] National Archives file WO373/127/96

[3] London Gazette 46155, page 15023.

[4] London Gazette 49134, page 12856.

[Image] Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 1982.

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