Michael Willcocks
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Sir Michael Alan Willcocks, KCB, CVO (born 27 July 1944) is a retired officer of the British Army and former Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod for the Parliament of the United Kingdom's House of Lords.
Quick Facts Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, Monarch ...
Sir Michael Willcocks | |
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Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod | |
In office 9 May 2001 – 30 April 2009 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Sir Edward Jones |
Succeeded by | Sir Freddie Viggers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-07-27) 27 July 1944 (age 79) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1964–2001 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery |
Battles/wars | Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation The Troubles Gulf War Bosnian War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Royal Victorian Order |
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