Mervyn Janes | |
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Born | 1 October 1920 |
Died | 7 December 2008 | (aged 88)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1942–1973 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 5th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Second World War Dhofar Rebellion |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Order of the British Empire |
Major General Mervyn Janes, CB, MBE (1 October 1920 – 7 December 2008) was a British Army officer who commanded the 5th Division from 1970 to 1971.[1]
Educated at Sir Walter St John's Grammar School For Boys, Janes was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1942 during the Second World War.[2] 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.[3] As Director Royal Artillery he visited Oman during the closing stages of the operation to remove communist forces following the Dhofar Rebellion.[4] He retired in 1973.[3]