Background
Foley, John Paul was born on April 22, 1939. Son of Henry Thomas Hamilton and Helen Constance Margaret (Pearson) Foley.
Foley, John Paul was born on April 22, 1939. Son of Henry Thomas Hamilton and Helen Constance Margaret (Pearson) Foley.
Student, Bradfield College. Student, Mons OCS; Student, Army Staff College.
Lieutenant Royal Green Jackets, 1959. With RMCS and Army Staff College, 1970-1971. Regimental duty, 1972-1974.
Chief of staff 51 Infantry Brigade, 1974-1976. Instructor Army Staff College, 1976-1978. Commanding officer 3d Battalion RGJ, 1978-1980.
Comdt jun. division Staff College, 1981-1982. Arms director MoD, 1983-1985. RCDS, 1986; chief British Mission to Soviet Forces, Germany, 1987-1989.
ACDS MoD, 1989-1992; colonel commandant 1st battalion Royal Green Jackets, since 1991. Commander British Forces Hong Kong, since 1992. Major-general Brigade Gurkhas, since 1992.
Liveryman Skinners' Company, since 1972.
Married Ann Humphries, 1972. 2 children.