Sir John Lorimer | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Premier | Howard Quayle Alfred Cannan |
| Preceded by | Sir Richard Gozney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1981–2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Chief of Joint Operations (2014–17) Deputy Commander International Security Assistance Force (2013–14) 3rd (United Kingdom) Division (2011–13) Task Force Helmand (2007) 12th Mechanized Brigade (2005–07) 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (2000–03) |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Member of the Order of the British Empire |
Lieutenant General Sir John Gordon Lorimer, KCB, DSO, MBE is a retired senior British Army officer, who served as the Chief of Joint Operations and the Defence Senior Adviser to the Middle East and North Africa. He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man on 29 September 2021.