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Thomas Kennedy

1928 – 2013

British Royal Air Force officer

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About Thomas Kennedy

Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 85). Thomas Kennedy was a British military officer.

Military career In April 1946, Kennedy enlisted in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as an airman as part of his National Service. He served for six months before being selected for officer training. He was awarded the Philip Sassoon Memorial Trophy for best all-round cadet at Cranwell. and to flight lieutenant on 8 October 1951. In the 1953 Coronation Honours, Kennedy was awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC).

Kennedy was appointed Deputy Commandant of the RAF Staff College, Bracknell in 1971, He served as controller of the RAF Benevolent Fund from 1988 to 1993, during which time more than £20 million was raised.

He died on 18 November 2013.

Personal life In 1959, Kennedy married Margaret Ann Parker. Together they had three children: one son and two daughters.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Hawick High School
Positions held
Lord Lieutenant of Rutland
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath; Air Force Cross; Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)
Also known as
Thomas Lawrie Kennedy, Jock Kennedy, Sir Thomas Kennedy, Sir Thomas Lawrie Kennedy

People in Thomas Kennedy's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Kennedy?

British Royal Air Force officer (1928–2013)

When was Thomas Kennedy born?

Thomas Kennedy was born on 19 May 1928 in Hawick.

When did Thomas Kennedy die?

Thomas Kennedy died on 18 November 2013.

What was Thomas Kennedy's occupation?

Thomas Kennedy was a military officer.

What nationality was Thomas Kennedy?

Thomas Kennedy was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Kennedy

· Wikidata: Q7791484

· DBpedia: Thomas Kennedy (RAF officer)

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