John Moreton
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Sir John Oscar Moreton, KCMG KCVO MC (born 28 December 1917), is a former British diplomat.
[edit] Early life
Moreton was educated at St Edward's School, Oxford and Trinity College.
He served in the Second World War, and was awarded the Military Cross in 1944.
[edit] Diplomatic career
Following his period in the army, Moreton joined the Diplomatic Service. His career included appointments as Ambassador from the United Kingdom to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1969-71)[1] and British High Commissioner to Malta (1972-74).
He was appointed CMG in 1966 and KCMG in 1978, and KCVO in 1976.
Following his retirement, Moreton served as Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod from 19 October 1979 – 24 July 1992.
[edit] References
- ^ "MORETON, Sir John (Oscar)". Who's Who 2008. A & C Black. 2008. http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whoswho/U28019. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
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| Preceded by Sir Anthony Abell |
Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod 1979–1992 |
Succeeded by Sir John Margetson |
