Louis Davies
Sir Louis Davies | |
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Governor of the Bailiwick of Furneaux | |
Assumed office 2 April 2021 | |
Monarch | Albert II |
Prime Minister | Nadia Burnett |
Lieutenant | Catherine Stevens |
Personal details | |
Born | Boxsells, Gallambria | 7 June 1953
Nationality | Gallambrian |
Spouse | Caroline Torpy (m. 1976) |
Children | 4 |
Air Chief Marshal Sir Louis Davies GCStG, KCG, AFC and Bar, PC, FRAeS, FIEGall, FAE (born 7 June 1953) is a retired Royal Gallambrian Air Force officer who served as the Chief of Air Staff. In 2021, he was appointed Governor of the Bailiwick of Furneaux.
Air Force Career
In 1971, while attending the University of Tamworth, Davies joined the University of Aberdeen Air Squadron, a RGAF Reserve Officer Training Squadron based at RGAF Learmonth. Where he completed his Initial Officer Training and obatin his Preliminary Flying Training Badge.
Upon graduating from University, he was commissioned in the RGAF as a Flying Officer. He was selected to fly ground attack aircraft, and completed advanced flight training on the Aardvark GRA.7 fighter-bomber aircraft. He then took command postings at squadron and wing level before taking command of No. 2 Group.
In 2012, Davies was appointed Chief of the Air Staff, until his retirement in 2013.
Governor of the Bailiwick of Furneaux
After working as a senior military consultant for GAe Systems, King Albert II appointed Davies as the Governor of the Bailiwick of Furneaux. He assumed the post in April 2021.
Titles, styles and honours
Titles
The Governor's style and title in full is: His Excellency, The Right Honourable, Air Chief Marshal Sir Louis Davies, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of St George, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of Gallambria, Air Force Cross and Bar, Knight of Justice of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St Mary of El-Gannim, Privy Counsellor, Governor of the Bailiwick of Furneaux.
Honours and awards
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Ribbon | Name | Notes |
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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St George | 2017 | |
Knight Commander of the Order of Gallambria (Military Division) | 2018 | |
Air Force Cross | 2005 | |
Knight of Justice of the Order of St Joseph | 2021 | |
Gallambrian Active Service Medal (1975) | 1991 Clasp(s):
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Marenesian War Medal | 1991 | |
King Albert I Golden Jubilee Medal | 2008 | |
King Albert II Coronation Medal | 2013 | |
Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal | 1986 |
Degrees
- 1974: Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace) - University of Aberdeen
Fellowships
- Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
- Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Gallambria
- Fellow of the McWilliam Centre for Advanced Engineering
Appointments
- Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Bailiwick of Furneaux
Honorary Appointments
- Adventurers, Chief Adventurer of Adventurers Furneaux
- Order of St Joseph, Prior of the Order of St Jospeh in the Priory of Furneaux
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by William Holbrook |
Governor of the Bailiwick of Furneaux 2021-present |
Incumbent |
Wurld Organisation of Adventurers and Guides | ||
Preceded by William Holbrook |
Chief Adventurer of Adventurers Bashan 2018-present |
Incumbent |
Order of St Joseph | ||
Preceded by William Holbrook |
Deputy Prior of the Order of St Joseph in the Priory of Furneaux 2021-present |
Incumbent |
Grand Lodge of Gallambria | ||
Preceded by Lord Phillips |
Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Furneaux 2020-present |
Incumbent |