Gwyn Jenkins

Major General Gwyn Jenkins, CB, OBE is a senior Royal Marines officer.

Gwyn Jenkins
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Marines
RankMajor General
Commands held3 Commando Brigade
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsCompanion of the Order of the Bath
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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]

References
  1. "Students inspired by visit of Major General Jenkins". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  2. "No. 60283". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 September 2012. p. 18623.
  3. "Letter to Mr Don Kentish" (PDF). 550 Squadron Association. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  4. "Cabinet Office staff and salary data: senior posts as at 31 March 2016 – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
  5. "Senior Royal Navy Appointments" (PDF). Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  6. "Press Reader Article". Pressreader.com. Daily Telegraphy. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  7. "No. 63218". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2020. p. N2.
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