Margaret Jones (military sponsor)
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Margaret Jones, MBE (September 13, 1926 – December 15, 2016) was a British socialite and civic volunteer who achieved distinction as a chief military sponsor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for international cadets. For six decades she mentored hundreds of overseas cadets at Sandhurst, many of whom went on to become leaders in their countries. Leaders whom she supported included King Hussein of Jordan, President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, and General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of the Army of Afghanistan.[1] The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, recognizing her unique contributions to British foreign policy, lobbied for her appointment to the MBE which she received in 1967.[1]
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Margaret Jones | |
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Born | (1926-09-13)September 13, 1926 |
Died | December 15, 2016(2016-12-15) (aged 90) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Serving as chief sponsor of Sandhurst's overseas cadets |
Relatives | Charles Bayley (grandfather) |
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