Defence/military Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Swedish Field Marshal in the Thirty Years' War.Johan Banér was born at Djursholm Castle in Up

Was a Swedish Field Marshal in the Thirty Years' War.Johan Banér was born at Djursholm Castle in Uppland. As a four year old he was forced to witness how his father, the Privy Councillour Gustaf Banér, and uncle, Sten Axelsson Banér (also a Privy Councillour), were executed at the Linköping Bloodbath in 1600. They were accused of high treason by King Charles IX because of their support of King Sigismund.

Was a Dutch anti-Nazi fighter and colonial soldier. In 1948, he deserted, joined the pro-independenc

Was a Dutch anti-Nazi fighter and colonial soldier. In 1948, he deserted, joined the pro-independence guerrillas in the then Dutch Indies, lived out the rest of his life in Indonesia, became a prominent human rights activist and political dissident under various dictatorial regimes in his adopted country and consequently spent considerable time in detention.

Was a highly decorated hero of World War II.Johan Weidner, born to Dutch parents, grew up in Collong

Was a highly decorated hero of World War II.Johan Weidner, born to Dutch parents, grew up in Collonges, France in the Ain département near the Swiss border where his father served as the minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Following his education at French public schools, he studied at the Seventh-day Adventist Seminary in Collonges, and then pursued a degree in law and in business at the University of Geneva and at the Sorbonne in Paris, France.

Was one of the seminal figures of Estonian history between the World Wars. His highest position was

Was one of the seminal figures of Estonian history between the World Wars. His highest position was Commander-in-chief of the Estonian Army in 1918–1920, 1924–1925, 1934–1940.

Was a famous Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence. Pitka studied at K

Was a famous Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence. Pitka studied at Käsmu, Kuressaare and Paldiski marine schools and became Captain. From 1889 to 1907 he commanded different ships.

Was a Saxon Field Marshal and Governor of Dresden.He was an illegitimate son of August the Strong, K

Was a Saxon Field Marshal and Governor of Dresden.He was an illegitimate son of August the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, and Ursula Katharina of Altenbockum, by marriage Princess Lubomirska and later created Princess of Tesch

Was a British peer, politician and soldier.Byng was the fourth son of politician George Byng (a gran

Was a British peer, politician and soldier.Byng was the fourth son of politician George Byng (a grandson of the 1st Viscount Torrington) and his wife, Anne (a maternal granddaughter of the 1st Earl of Strafford of the first creation). In 1793, he joined the 33rd Regiment of Foot as an Ensign and fought under Col. Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) in Flanders from 1793-95 and was wounded at Geldermalsen.

Known as Ian Ruaifh Cean or Red John of the Battles[1], was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. His tit

Known as Ian Ruaifh Cean or Red John of the Battles[1], was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. His titles were extremely high in the precedence of the Scottish peerage.Born in Petersham, Surrey, England to Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll and Elizabeth Tollemache, daughter of Sir Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Bt, he succeeded his father as Duke of Argyll and Chief of Clan Campbell in 1703.

Was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the

Was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His rise to prominence began as a lowly page in the royal court of Stuart England, but his natural courage on the field of battle soon ensured quick promotion and recognition from his master and mentor James, Duke of York.

British field marshal, was born at Lyndhurst, Hampshire and educated at Christ's Hospital, London, a

British field marshal, was born at Lyndhurst, Hampshire and educated at Christ's Hospital, London, and Winchester College.He entered the 20th (East Devonshire Regiment) in 1794 as an ensign, winning thereafter every step in his regimental promotion without purchase.

Was a Scottish soldier and diplomat.Despite being born in Stair in the ancient District of Kyle, Ayr

Was a Scottish soldier and diplomat.Despite being born in Stair in the ancient District of Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland, Dalrymple's early life was spent mostly in the Netherlands. However, when his father died (in the early 1700s), he returned home, and in 1707, he was elected as one of sixteen Scottish representative peers in the newly formed Parliament of Great Britain.

Was the sixteenth General of the Salvation Army from 1999-2002, succeeding General Paul Rader. He is

Was the sixteenth General of the Salvation Army from 1999-2002, succeeding General Paul Rader. He is also notable for pairing with General John Larsson in the composition of many songs and musicals.At 18, he undertook compulsory military service, with future plans to train for the teaching profession. He eventually decided to join Her Majesty's Army, where John's first choice was the Army Catering Corps. However, the military personnel recommend he join the Royal Army Educational Corps. He then spent his two years of national service in Germany.

Was a British nobleman and soldier.Born at Oundle, Northamptonshire, England, Whitwell married Anna

Was a British nobleman and soldier.Born at Oundle, Northamptonshire, England, Whitwell married Anna Maria Schutz in 1748. His aunt Elizabeth, Countess of Portsmouth (d. 1762) agreed to leave him her interest in Audley End if he changed his surname to Griffin. He did so in 1749, by Act of Parliament, becoming John Griffin Griffin.

Was an officer in the United States Army. He is the only person to be promoted in his own lifetime t

Was an officer in the United States Army. He is the only person to be promoted in his own lifetime to the highest rank ever held in the United States Army—General of the Armies. (A retroactive Congressional edict passed in 1976[1] declared that George Washington has never been and will never be outranked[2]). Pershing led the American Expeditionary Force in World War I and was regarded as a mentor by the generation of American generals who led the United States Army in Europe during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar N. Bradley, and George S. Patton.

Was the Swedish-born 17th General, or International Leader, of The Salvation Army (2002-2006).The so

Was the Swedish-born 17th General, or International Leader, of The Salvation Army (2002-2006).The son of officer parents, he spent his early years in Sweden, Denmark, Chile and Argentina. He became an officer in 1957 from the corps in Upper Norwood, London, England. He graduated from the University of London with a BD degree.

Was the first United States Attorney General ever to be convicted of illegal activities and imprison

Was the first United States Attorney General ever to be convicted of illegal activities and imprisoned. He also served as campaign director for the Committee to Re-elect the President, which engineered the Watergate first break-in and employed Watergate burglar James W. McCord, Jr. in a "security" capacity.

Was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He

Was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

Of the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment is a British soldier who, on 18 March 2005,

Of the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment is a British soldier who, on 18 March 2005, was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the British and Commonwealth armed forces, for twice saving members of his unit from ambushes on 1 May and again on 11 June 2004 at Al-Amarah, Iraq. He sustained serious head injuries in the latter engagement. Beharry was formally invested with the Victoria Cross by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 27 April 2005.

Served as the first Prime Minister (1963–1964) and President (1964–1978) of Kenya.Nairobi's Jomo

Served as the first Prime Minister (1963–1964) and President (1964–1978) of Kenya.Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi's International Conference Centre, Nairobi's and numerous other town's main streets, numerous schools and institutions

Was a Finnish Air Force pilot and the foremost Finnish fighter ace of the Winter War.Sarvanto was bo

Was a Finnish Air Force pilot and the foremost Finnish fighter ace of the Winter War.Sarvanto was born and raised in Turku, Finland. He attended high school in Turku and graduated in 1933.[1] He was first admitted to the Pori Infantry Regiment, but decided to apply when the Finnish Air Force sent out a notice that they would select officer trainees. He was admitted and sent to the Reserve Officer Pilot Course number 4 at the Kauhava Air Base. He knew he had come to the right place. He completed his reserve officer training in 1934 and was unemployed for a while due to the Great Depression. He decided to apply to the Cadet School, Air Warfare Section where he wanted to become a cadre (professional) officer, and he was admitted in autumn 1934. In May 1937 his training was completed.

Was a career U.S. Army officer, serving with distinction in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wa

Was a career U.S. Army officer, serving with distinction in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. Of Belarusian/Polish ex

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. Of Belarusian/Polish extraction, Gourko was educated in the imperial corps of pages, entered the hussars of the imperial bodyguard as sub-lieutenant in 1846, became captain in 18

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78.Of Belarusian/Polish ext

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78.Of Belarusian/Polish extraction, Gourko was educated in the imperial corps of pages, entered the hussars of the imperial bodyguard as sub-lieutenant in 1846, became captain in 1857, adjutant to Alexander II of Russia in 1860, colonel in 1861, commander of the 4th Hussar regiment of Mariupol in 1866, and major-general of the emperor's suite in 1867.

Was the leader of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death in 1980. Du

Was the leader of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death in 1980. During World War II, Tito organized the anti-fascist resistance movement known as the Yugoslav Partisans. Later he was a founding member of Cominform,[1] but resisted Soviet influence (see Titoism) and became one of the main founders and promoters of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Was an Argentine soldier of the Granaderos a Caballo Regiment who died in the Battle of San Lorenzo,

Was an Argentine soldier of the Granaderos a Caballo Regiment who died in the Battle of San Lorenzo, while (according to legend) he was aiding then Colonel José de San Martín, whose horse had fallen to enemy fire. The action of Cabral in this first military confrontation of the Argentine War of Independence gave him lasting fame and a prominent place among Argentine patriots.Little is known about the life of Cabral. He was possibly from the neighborhood that now bears his name in city of Saladas, Corrientes. He joined the second squadron of the newly formed Granaderos in 1812. According to Pastor Obligado, Cabral's diligence and leadership led to corporal's stripes in December of the same year, and to promotion to sergeant the next year. On the other hand, Bartolomé Mitre (in his Historia de San Martín y de la Emancipación Americana) states that he was a private ("soldado raso") on the date of the battle.