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Constable of the Tower of London (2022–present) Lord High Steward (6 May 2023) General Sir Gordon Kenneth Messenger, KCB, DSO & Bar, OBE, ADC (born 15 April 1962) is a retired senior Royal Marines officer who served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from May 2016 to May 2019.
23 de mar. de 2020 · Biography. General Sir Gordon Messenger joined the Royal Marines in 1983. After a range of junior officer appointments, predominantly in regimental service and including a 1 year Mountain...
Há 4 dias · People. General Sir Gordon Messenger KCB DSO* OBE. Distinguished Fellow. Biography. General Sir Gordon Messenger served as a Royal Marine from 1983 to 2019, in a career that spanned operational command, capability development, public communications and the strategic leadership of Defence.
7 de abr. de 2022 · For the first time in its 950-year history, a Royal Marine will take charge of London’s most famous fortress. From August 1, General Sir Gordon Messenger will become Constable of the Tower of London, joining a list of some of the most famous figures and military leaders in British history.
4 de out. de 2022 · General Sir Gordon Messenger became the 161st Constable of the Tower of London in August 2022, succeeding General The Lord Nicholas Houghton. The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment at the Tower of London and dates back to the time of William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest.
As Vice Chief of Defence Staff from 2016-2019, he was the second most senior military officer in the UK, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Armed Forces. Since retiring, he has remained a proud supporter of the wider Royal Marines family; our serving and retired, our families and friends.
22 de mar. de 2022 · For the first time ever, a Royal Marine has become Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom. Her Majesty the Queen has approved General Sir Gordon Messenger's appointment in the role, which, according to the UK's official public record, the London Gazette, dates back to 6 December 2021.
