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David Mostyn

1928 – 2007

British Army general

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Lived 1928 – 2007 (aged 78). David Mostyn was a British military personnel.

General Sir Joseph David Frederick Mostyn, (28 November 1928 – 20 January 2007) was a British soldier and one-time Adjutant-General to the Forces.

Military career Educated at Downside School and at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, David Mostyn was commissioned into the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in 1949. He was mentioned in despatches for helping to suppress the Brunei Revolt in 1962 whilst serving with the 1st Green Jackets (43rd and 52nd). In 1969 he was appointed commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Green Jackets and was deployed to BAOR and Northern Ireland. retiring from the British Army in 1989.

He was made an ADC General to the Queen in 1987.

He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1962, promoted to Commander in the Order in 1974, and made Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in 1984.

In retirement he became Chairman of the Lyme Regis Hospital Trust.

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Birth century
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Education
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Downside School
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Mentioned in Despatches

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Mostyn?

British Army general

When was David Mostyn born?

David Mostyn was born on 28 November 1928 in London.

When did David Mostyn die?

David Mostyn died on 20 January 2007.

What was David Mostyn's occupation?

David Mostyn was a military personnel.

What nationality was David Mostyn?

David Mostyn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Mostyn

· Wikidata: Q5237768

· DBpedia: David Mostyn (British Army officer)

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