John McColl
English general and Lieutenant Governor
Born
April 17th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a general in the British Army, with a significant focus on military leadership and operations. Held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Jersey, where administrative and ceremonial duties were performed. Played a key role in fostering relations between the military and local government during the tenure.
Served as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey from 2009 to 2014
Held various positions in military leadership
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