Military leader honoured by 'Aber'
Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley, an accomplished military leader, author and academic has been awarded with an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.
Jonathon Riley joined the Army in 1973 and has dedicated his life to a career in the military, retiring from active service in 2009 when he took up the appointment of Director General and Master of the Royal Armouries.
In recognition of his role within the Army, Lieutenant-General Riley was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for bravery and distinguished conduct in the Balkans in 1995.
He was made an Officer of the Legion of Merit of the United States of America in 2004 and was made a Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in the New Year’s Honours, 2008.
In December 2009 he received the NATO Meritorious Service Medal from the Secretary-General.
An accomplished author, Lieutenant-General Riley has fourteen published works which include several military histories.
Lieutenant-General Riley is married to the Welsh writer and broadcaster Sara Edwards and, when not working, they live in Carmarthenshire.
Lieutenant General Jonathon Riley was presented by Professor Martin Alexander from the Department of International Politics.
He was one of seven Fellows to be honoured by Aberystwyth University during the 2011 Graduation Ceremonies.
See earlier post -
http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/seven-fellows-honoured-by-aberystwyth.html
Jonathon Riley joined the Army in 1973 and has dedicated his life to a career in the military, retiring from active service in 2009 when he took up the appointment of Director General and Master of the Royal Armouries.
In recognition of his role within the Army, Lieutenant-General Riley was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for bravery and distinguished conduct in the Balkans in 1995.
He was made an Officer of the Legion of Merit of the United States of America in 2004 and was made a Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in the New Year’s Honours, 2008.
In December 2009 he received the NATO Meritorious Service Medal from the Secretary-General.
An accomplished author, Lieutenant-General Riley has fourteen published works which include several military histories.
Lieutenant-General Riley is married to the Welsh writer and broadcaster Sara Edwards and, when not working, they live in Carmarthenshire.
Lieutenant General Jonathon Riley was presented by Professor Martin Alexander from the Department of International Politics.
He was one of seven Fellows to be honoured by Aberystwyth University during the 2011 Graduation Ceremonies.
See earlier post -
http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/seven-fellows-honoured-by-aberystwyth.html
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