Mervyn Janes
British Army officer
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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]
Mervyn Janes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1920 |
| Died | 7 December 2008 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1942–1973 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 5th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | Second World War Dhofar Rebellion |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Order of the British Empire |
Military career
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]