| Mervyn Janes | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 5th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Dhofar Rebellion |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General Mervyn Janes CB MBE is a former British Army officer who commanded 5th Division.
Military career[]
Educated at Sir Walter St John's Grammar School For Boys, Janes was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1942 during World War II.[1] He was appointed Commander, Royal Artillery in 1965, Deputy Military Secretary in 1967 and General Officer Commanding 5th Division in 1970 before becoming Director Royal Artillery in 1971.[2] As Director Royal Artillery he visited Oman during the closing stages of the operation to remove communist forces following the Dhofar Rebellion.[3] He retired in 1973.[2]
References[]
- ↑ "No. 35698". 8 September 1942. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35698/page/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Army Commands
- ↑ Cracker Battery and the Dhofar War Royal Artillery Historical Society, 11 October 2006
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