Paul Stevenson
- January 28, 2023
- 82 years
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Paul Stevenson, 82, English major general.
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|Major-General Paul Timothy Stevenson, OBE (9 March 1940 – 28 January 2023) was a Royal Marines officer who served as commander of the British Forces Falkand Islands, and commanded 42 Commando during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Military career
Stevenson joined the Royal Marines Forces Volunteer Reserve in 1956 and was commissioned as a regular officer in November 1958. After completing training, he served two tours with 41 Commando in 1961. He then deployed with 45 Commando in Aden in 1962–63 as a troop commander, and served aboard HMS Mohawk from 1965 to 1968. During this time he deployed to the Gulf and Beira Patrol as well as Bermuda and the West Indies.
Stevenson became Parade Adjutant of the Royal Marine Depot, Deal from 1968 to 1971. Following this, he returned to 45 Commando for multiple deployments to Norway and South Armagh in Northern Ireland between 1972 and 1975. He then served as Amphibious Operations Officer (AOO) aboard HMS Bulwark from 1975 to 1976. He served as General Staff Officer (GSO2) Mountain and Arctic Warfare at Headquarters Commando Forces in Plymouth from 1976 to 1978, before spending two years on the directing staff at the Naval Staff College in Greenwich.
Following the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982, Stevenson served as GSO1 on the staff of Land Forces Falkland Islands during Operation Corporate. He presented the landing plan to the Prime Minister and War Cabinet, before later assisting with the negotiation of the Argentine surrender in Port Stanley. In 1983 Stevenson was appointed commanding officer of 42 Commando during deployment in Norway and then South Armagh (1984). He was mentioned in dispatches for his contributions and bravery in Northern Ireland.
Stevenson returned to Headquarters Commando forces as GSO1 from 1984 to 1985, and then attended the NATO Defence College in Rome in 1986. He was then appointed Director of Royal Marines Manning and Personnel Services. In 1989 he was promoted to major general and was appointed Commander British Forces Falkland Islands from 1989 to 1990. He retired from the Royal Marines in 1991.
Sporting career
Stevenson competed in Modern Pentathlon while serving with the Royal Marines. He was Combined Services Champion, and was runner-up in the British Championships in 1962. Later he was team manager and reserve for the British Modern Pentathlon team in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He returned to the British team for the 1969 World Championships in Budapest. He competed in the British Biathlon and Cross-Country ski team, and was the team manager for the British Biathlon team in 1964–65. He competed in the 70-kilometre Oslo to Eidsvoll and 90-kilometre Vasaloppet ski marathons in Sweden during this period.
Later life
After retiring from the Royal Marines, Stevenson became Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Carpenters.
He died on 28 January 2023.
Honours
In 1975, Stevenson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), in recognition of his distinguished service in Northern Ireland. He was promoted to Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1985 Birthday Honours in recognition of his command of 42 Commando.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stevenson_(Royal_Marines_officer)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What position did Paul Timothy Stevenson hold in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?
- A.Team manager and reserve for the Modern Pentathlon teamcorrect
- B.Observer for the British Forces delegation
- C.Competitor in the British Biathlon team
- D.Head coach of the Royal Marines shooting team
Paul Timothy Stevenson was team manager and reserve for the British Modern Pentathlon team in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Source: sporting career section
2.What profession did Paul Timothy Stevenson pursue after retiring from the Royal Marines?
- A.Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Carpenterscorrect
- B.Instructor at the NATO Defence College
- C.Director of the Naval Staff College
- D.Consultant for the British Biathlon team
After retiring from the military, Paul Timothy Stevenson became Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Carpenters.
Source: later life section
3.In what year was Paul Timothy Stevenson appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)?
- A.1983
- B.1962
- C.1991
- D.1975correct
Paul Timothy Stevenson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1975.
Source: honours section
4.Paul Timothy Stevenson received an OBE in the 1985 Birthday Honours for what reason?
- A.Management of the Modern Pentathlon team
- B.Service in Northern Ireland
- C.Negotiation of the Argentine surrender
- D.Command of 42 Commandocorrect
Paul Timothy Stevenson was promoted to Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his command of 42 Commando.
Source: honours section
5.When did Paul Timothy Stevenson pass away?
- A.28 January 1991
- B.28 January 2023correct
- C.9 March 2022
- D.9 March 2023
Paul Timothy Stevenson died on 28 January 2023.
Source: later life section
6.Where did Paul Timothy Stevenson serve as a directing staff member for two years?
- A.Headquarters Commando Forces in Plymouth
- B.Naval Staff College in Greenwichcorrect
- C.NATO Defence College in Rome
- D.Royal Marine Depot in Deal
Paul Timothy Stevenson spent two years on the directing staff at the Naval Staff College in Greenwich.
Source: military career section
7.On what date was Paul Timothy Stevenson born?
- A.28 January 2023
- B.9 March 1940correct
- C.28 January 1940
- D.9 March 1941
Paul Timothy Stevenson was born on 9 March 1940.
Source: biographical intro
8.What military branch did Paul Timothy Stevenson join in 1956?
- A.British Army Special Forces
- B.Royal Marines Forces Volunteer Reservecorrect
- C.Royal Navy Reserve
- D.Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Paul Timothy Stevenson joined the Royal Marines Forces Volunteer Reserve in 1956.
Source: military career section
9.Paul Timothy Stevenson served as a troop commander in Aden during which years?
- A.1965–68
- B.1962–63correct
- C.1972–75
- D.1982–83
Paul Timothy Stevenson deployed with 45 Commando in Aden from 1962 to 1963.
Source: military career section
10.From 1968 to 1971, what role did Paul Timothy Stevenson hold at the Royal Marine Depot in Deal?
- A.Logistics Officer
- B.Training Instructor
- C.Commanding Officer
- D.Parade Adjutantcorrect
Paul Timothy Stevenson became Parade Adjutant of the Royal Marine Depot in Deal from 1968 to 1971.
Source: military career section
11.Paul Timothy Stevenson served as an Amphibious Operations Officer aboard which vessel?
- A.HMS Bulwarkcorrect
- B.HMS Mohawk
- C.HMS Victory
- D.HMS Falkland
Paul Timothy Stevenson served as an Amphibious Operations Officer aboard HMS Bulwark from 1975 to 1976.
Source: military career section
12.What role did Paul Timothy Stevenson hold during Operation Corporate in 1982?
- A.Parade Adjutant for the landing party
- B.Chief Negotiator for the Argentine surrender
- C.GSO1 on the staff of Land Forces Falkland Islandscorrect
- D.Commander of British Forces Falkland Islands
During the Falklands War, Paul Timothy Stevenson served as GSO1 on the staff of Land Forces Falkland Islands.
Source: military career section
13.In which city did Paul Timothy Stevenson attend the NATO Defence College in 1986?
- A.London
- B.Romecorrect
- C.Greenwich
- D.Oslo
Paul Timothy Stevenson attended the NATO Defence College in Rome in 1986.
Source: military career section
14.What rank was Paul Timothy Stevenson promoted to in 1989?
- A.Lieutenant colonel
- B.Major generalcorrect
- C.Brigadier
- D.Colonel
Paul Timothy Stevenson was promoted to major general in 1989.
Source: military career section
15.Paul Timothy Stevenson was the team manager for which British team in 1964–65?
- A.Cross-Country ski team
- B.Biathlon teamcorrect
- C.Modern Pentathlon team
- D.Olympic rowing team
Paul Timothy Stevenson served as the team manager for the British Biathlon team in 1964–65.
Source: sporting career section
16.Which of these ski marathons did Paul Timothy Stevenson compete in?
- A.Engadin Skimarathon
- B.Birkebeinerrennet
- C.Vasaloppetcorrect
- D.Holmenkollen
Paul Timothy Stevenson competed in the 90-kilometre Vasaloppet ski marathon in Sweden.
Source: sporting career section
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