Michael McCorkell
British Army officer (1925–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Colonel Sir Michael William McCorkell KCVO OBE CStJ TD JP DL (3 May 1925 – 13 November 2006) was an Irish born soldier and British public servant, serving as Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry for 25 years.[1]
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry, Preceded by ...
Michael William McCorkell | |
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Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry | |
In office 13 June 1975 – 3 May 2000 | |
Preceded by | John Cherry Drennan CBE, JP |
Succeeded by | Sir Denis Desmond KCVO, CBE |
Personal details | |
Born | (1925-05-03)3 May 1925 Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland |
Died | 13 November 2006 Derry |
Nationality | British |
Spouse(s) | Aileen A., Lady McCorkell, OBE née Booth |
Children | 1 daughter, 3 sons |
Residence | Ballyarnett |
Occupation | Landowner and Soldier |
Profession | Army officer |
Awards | KCVO OBE CStJ TD |
Military service | |
Allegiance | British |
Branch/service | Army |
Years of service | 1944 to 1980s |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers and North Irish Horse (TA) |
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