Difference between revisions of "Craig Jones"
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| − | The most senior publicly gay member of the military; he came out after 11 years in the service in 2000, on the day gay people were legally allowed to join the UK forces. Has been the lead consultant for the gay community in the armed forces since 2001, and in December 2005 was appointed an MBE for his contribution to diversity within the Royal Navy, and for his support of gay and lesbian personnel. | + | The most senior publicly gay member of the military; he came out after 11 years in the service in 2000, on the day gay people were legally allowed to join the UK forces. Has been the lead consultant for the gay community in the armed forces since 2001, and in December 2005 was appointed an MBE for his contribution to diversity within the Royal Navy, and for his support of gay and lesbian personnel. Retired. |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4285273.stm | ||
| + | * http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/feb/21/military.gayrights | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 16 July 2014
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1969 -
Occupation
Military
Notable Achievement
MBE
Description
The most senior publicly gay member of the military; he came out after 11 years in the service in 2000, on the day gay people were legally allowed to join the UK forces. Has been the lead consultant for the gay community in the armed forces since 2001, and in December 2005 was appointed an MBE for his contribution to diversity within the Royal Navy, and for his support of gay and lesbian personnel. Retired.
