Sir John Gingell | |
|---|---|
| Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod | |
| In office 14 January 1985 – January 1992 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir David House |
| Succeeded by | Sir Richard Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1925 |
| Died | 10 December 2009 (aged 84) |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force (1943–45, 1951–84) Royal Navy (1945–51) |
| Years of service | 1943–84 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Commands | Support Command (1980–81) Air Member for Personnel (1978–80) No. 23 Group (1974–75) No. 27 Squadron (1963–65) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Gingell, GBE, KCB, KCVO (3 February 1925 – 10 December 2009)[1] was a senior Royal Air Force commander and Gentleman usher of the Black Rod.