John Learmont
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Military career
Learmont was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1954.[1] He served in Northern Ireland during The Troubles and was mentioned in despatches in 1975.[2]
In 1985 Learmont was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for 1st (British) Corps,[3] and in 1987 he became chief of staff at Headquarters UK Land Forces.[4] He was appointed commandant of the Staff College, Camberley in 1988,[5] and then became Military Secretary in 1989.[6] His final appointment was as Quartermaster-General to the Forces in 1991;[7] he retired in 1994.[8]
Learmont was also Colonel Commandant of the Army Air Corps,[9] and the Royal Horse Artillery.[10]
In retirement Learmont prepared a report following the escape in January 1995 of three prisoners from Parkhurst Prison.[11]
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