Major General (Retired) George Lewis Gerald Green died peacefully on
Saturday 19th March 2007 in Bahrain. He was born on June 8, 1915
He came to Bahrain in 1956 after a distinguished career in the Durham
Light Infantry. He saw war service in France, Sudan, Libya, Malta and
Egypt. After the war he served in Greece and Northern Ireland.
His first job in Bahrain was to establish the Military Wing of Public
Security. In 1963, he became Private Secretary to HH the Amir Shaikh Isa
bin Salman Al Khalifa. In 1999, he was appointed Counsellor to HH the
Amir. In 2001, he was promoted to Major General (Ret'd).
Gerald Green was decorated by many nations, which included the Order of
Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the British Empire (CBE),
Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory (Vatican), War Cross for
Valour (Greece), Jerusalem Cross for Services to the Anglican Church in
the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Warden Emeritus at St
Christopher's Cathedral in Bahrain.
As per his wishes, yesterday's small private service was conducted by
the Very Reverend Alan Hayday. It was attended by a member of the Royal
Family and representatives of the Royal Court, the Interior Ministry,
the British Embassy, family and a few close friends and carers.
A memorial service has been arranged for 21st April 2007 at St
Christopher's Cathedral and will be open to all wishing to pay their
last respects.
