John McColl

British Army General and Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Jersey
Person human Q1701012
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John McColl

Summary

John McColl is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1952-04-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John McColl…
  • John McColl was born on +1952-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John McColl was born on +1952-04-18T00:00:00Z[6].
  • John McColl held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • John McColl worked as a military personnel[4].
  • John McColl held the position of General Officer Commanding[8].
  • John McColl held the position of Commander Regional Forces[9].
  • John McColl was educated at Culford School[10].
  • John McColl received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • John McColl received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • John McColl received the Officer of the Legion of Merit[13].
  • John McColl received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • John McColl received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • John McColl is recorded as male[16].
  • John McColl's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John McColl's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • John McColl's Commons category is recorded as John Chalmers McColl[19].
  • John McColl's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • John McColl was part of the conflict War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[21].
  • John McColl's family name is recorded as McColl[22].
  • John McColl's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John McColl's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[24].
  • John McColl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

John McColl's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1952-04-17T00:00:00Z[3] and +1952-04-18T00:00:00Z[6].

Education

John McColl was educated at Culford School[10].

Career and Affiliations

John McColl worked as a military personnel[4]. Positions held include General Officer Commanding[8], a military position[26] and Commander Regional Forces[9], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 2003[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34]; Officer of the Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[35]; Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1886[38]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[39], in United States[40].

Why It Matters

John McColl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was John McColl born?

Born in London[2], John McColl…

What did John McColl do for work?

John McColl worked as military personnel[4].

Where did John McColl go to school?

John McColl was educated at Culford School[10].

What awards did John McColl receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], Officer of the Legion of Merit[13], and Distinguished Service Order[14].

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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